Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil in Bolivia
Bolivia: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil was 361.52 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
361.52 million tonnes
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
96th
of 215 countries
All-time high
361.52 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
3,664 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil in Bolivia, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co₂ emissions from oil in Bolivia is 361.52 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from oil 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 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 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
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.5735 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.2559 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4786 °C (2026)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from oil in Bolivia?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from oil in Bolivia was 361.52 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 oil recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 361.52 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from oil recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Bolivia rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from oil?
- Bolivia ranks 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from oil 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.