Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador
Ecuador: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas was 37.13 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
37.13 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
97th
of 146 countries
All-time high
37.13 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1917
Years of data
108
1917–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador, 1917–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador stood at 37.13 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 108 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador peaked at 37.13 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1917.
Ecuador ranks 97th of 146 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 gas in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 14,656 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 32,976 tonnes | +125.0% |
| 1934 | 54,960 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 1935 | 80,608 tonnes | +46.7% |
| 1936 | 120,912 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1937 | 219,840 tonnes | +81.8% |
| 1938 | 340,323 tonnes | +54.8% |
| 1939 | 465,327 tonnes | +36.7% |
| 1940 | 593,567 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1941 | 685,167 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1942 | 802,415 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1943 | 908,671 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1944 | 1.05 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1945 | 1.20 million tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1946 | 1.34 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1947 | 1.53 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1948 | 1.76 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1949 | 2.00 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1950 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 2.03 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 2.06 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 2.10 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 2.13 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 2.17 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 2.24 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 2.30 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 2.37 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 2.45 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 2.54 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 2.64 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 2.72 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 2.80 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 2.93 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 3.10 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 3.30 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 3.50 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 3.68 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 3.87 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 3.97 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 4.16 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 4.52 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 5.03 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1991 | 5.63 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 6.10 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 6.63 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 7.12 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 7.58 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 8.08 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 8.53 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 8.99 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 9.42 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 9.89 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 10.37 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 10.85 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 11.78 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 12.92 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 13.81 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 14.77 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 15.79 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 16.72 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 17.82 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 18.98 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 20.02 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 21.42 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 23.01 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 24.64 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 26.18 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 27.83 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 29.37 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 30.72 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 31.94 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 32.97 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 34.05 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 35.05 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 35.96 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 37.13 million tonnes | +3.3% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 37.13 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 295.04 million tonnes, 13% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 37.13 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.74 million tonnes, 4.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | +125.0% | 14,656 tonnes | 32,976 tonnes |
| 1937 | +81.8% | 120,912 tonnes | 219,840 tonnes |
| 1934 | +66.7% | 32,976 tonnes | 54,960 tonnes |
| 1938 | +54.8% | 219,840 tonnes | 340,323 tonnes |
| 1936 | +50.0% | 80,608 tonnes | 120,912 tonnes |
| 1935 | +46.7% | 54,960 tonnes | 80,608 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 132,960 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 465,327 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.19 million tonnes | 593,567 tonnes | 2.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.00 million tonnes | 2.00 million tonnes | 2.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.01 million tonnes | 2.00 million tonnes | 2.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.37 million tonnes | 2.10 million tonnes | 2.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.58 million tonnes | 2.80 million tonnes | 4.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.31 million tonnes | 5.03 million tonnes | 9.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.47 million tonnes | 9.89 million tonnes | 17.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.41 million tonnes | 18.98 million tonnes | 31.94 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.03 million tonnes | 32.97 million tonnes | 37.13 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 94 Tanzania 46.40 million tonnes compare
- 95 Dominican Republic 41.01 million tonnes compare
- 96 Morocco 37.96 million tonnes compare
- 98 Bosnia and Herzegovina 25.97 million tonnes compare
- 99 Gabon 23.70 million tonnes compare
- 100 Mozambique 20.84 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Ecuador
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 218.44 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,195 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,758 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,437 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 515.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,911 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,488 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,423 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.62 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from gas in Ecuador was 37.13 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 37.13 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1917.
- How does Ecuador rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from gas?
- Ecuador ranks 97th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.