Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia
Bolivia: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled was 361.52 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia, 1928–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia stood at 361.52 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia peaked at 361.52 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1928.
Bolivia ranks 96th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 14,656 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 1930 | 25,648 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1931 | 32,976 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1932 | 47,632 tonnes | +44.4% |
| 1933 | 91,600 tonnes | +92.3% |
| 1934 | 150,922 tonnes | +64.8% |
| 1935 | 216,874 tonnes | +43.7% |
| 1936 | 257,178 tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1937 | 308,212 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1938 | 363,172 tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1939 | 447,444 tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1940 | 564,692 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 1941 | 659,956 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1942 | 784,227 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1943 | 919,795 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1944 | 1.04 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1945 | 1.20 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1946 | 1.34 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1947 | 1.49 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1948 | 1.68 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1949 | 1.95 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1950 | 2.42 million tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1951 | 2.83 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1952 | 3.29 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1953 | 3.80 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1954 | 4.55 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1955 | 5.44 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 1956 | 6.49 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1957 | 7.46 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1958 | 8.34 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1959 | 9.26 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1960 | 10.23 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1961 | 11.16 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1962 | 12.15 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1963 | 13.25 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1964 | 14.44 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1965 | 15.75 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 17.19 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1967 | 18.76 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1968 | 20.49 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1969 | 22.23 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 24.04 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 25.90 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 27.95 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1973 | 30.13 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1974 | 32.50 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1975 | 35.37 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 38.52 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 41.83 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 45.14 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 48.52 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 51.99 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 55.55 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 58.77 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 61.93 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 65.02 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 68.14 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 71.02 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 73.96 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 76.91 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 79.96 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1990 | 83.23 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 86.51 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 89.92 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 93.61 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 97.79 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 102.81 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 108.28 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 114.07 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 120.67 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 126.70 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 131.53 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 136.75 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 141.81 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 147.81 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 154.01 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 161.00 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 167.79 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 175.43 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 182.98 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 190.44 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 198.38 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 206.78 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 216.49 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 226.18 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 237.05 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 247.81 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 259.04 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 271.08 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 283.32 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 296.18 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 306.52 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 319.25 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 333.01 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 346.98 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 361.52 million tonnes | +4.2% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 361.52 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 182.59 million tonnes, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 361.52 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 252.97 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | +300.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 14,656 tonnes |
| 1933 | +92.3% | 47,632 tonnes | 91,600 tonnes |
| 1930 | +75.0% | 14,656 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes |
| 1934 | +64.8% | 91,600 tonnes | 150,922 tonnes |
| 1932 | +44.4% | 32,976 tonnes | 47,632 tonnes |
| 1935 | +43.7% | 150,922 tonnes | 216,874 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 9,160 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 14,656 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 194,166 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes | 447,444 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.16 million tonnes | 564,692 tonnes | 1.95 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 5.39 million tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 9.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 15.56 million tonnes | 10.23 million tonnes | 22.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 34.99 million tonnes | 24.04 million tonnes | 48.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 66.32 million tonnes | 51.99 million tonnes | 79.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.36 million tonnes | 83.23 million tonnes | 126.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.96 million tonnes | 131.53 million tonnes | 190.44 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 244.23 million tonnes | 198.38 million tonnes | 296.18 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 333.45 million tonnes | 306.52 million tonnes | 361.52 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bolivia
More climate change data for Bolivia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.7156 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 97.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 9.00 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.8% (2025)
- Population, total 12.58 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Bolivia was 361.52 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 361.52 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Bolivia rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled?
- Bolivia ranks 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.