How does Uruguay rank for emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre?

Uruguay ranks 12th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.

Is emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Uruguay?

Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Uruguay data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Emissions from livestock — Emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay

Name: Emissions from livestock — Emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay
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Uruguay: Emissions from livestock — Emissions, per square kilometre was 0.0042 kt per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)

0.0042 kt per square kilometre

Change on year

up 2.3%

World rank

12th

of 170 countries

All-time high

0.0045 kt per square kilometre

in 2008

All-time low

0.0034 kt per square kilometre

in 1965

Years of data

1961–2023

Emissions from livestock — Emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in kt per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay stood at 0.0042 kt per square kilometre.

The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay peaked at 0.0045 kt per square kilometre in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0034 kt per square kilometre, in 1965.

That places Uruguay 12th out of 170 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0036 kt per square kilometre	0.0034 kt per square kilometre	0.0037 kt per square kilometre	9
1970s	0.0038 kt per square kilometre	0.0035 kt per square kilometre	0.0043 kt per square kilometre	10
1980s	0.004 kt per square kilometre	0.0037 kt per square kilometre	0.0044 kt per square kilometre	10
1990s	0.004 kt per square kilometre	0.0037 kt per square kilometre	0.0042 kt per square kilometre	10
2000s	0.0043 kt per square kilometre	0.0039 kt per square kilometre	0.0045 kt per square kilometre	10
2010s	0.0041 kt per square kilometre	0.004 kt per square kilometre	0.0042 kt per square kilometre	10
2020s	0.0041 kt per square kilometre	0.004 kt per square kilometre	0.0042 kt per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

9 India 0.0053 kt per square kilometre compare
10 Haiti 0.0043 kt per square kilometre compare
11 Dominican Republic 0.0042 kt per square kilometre compare
13 New Zealand 0.0039 kt per square kilometre compare
14 Switzerland 0.0038 kt per square kilometre compare
15 Uganda 0.0034 kt per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 171 places →

More climate change data for Uruguay

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.68 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 863.65 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,857 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.92 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 62.82 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay?: Emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay was 0.0042 kt per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?: The highest recorded value was 0.0045 kt per square kilometre in 2008.
What is the lowest emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0034 kt per square kilometre in 1965.
How does Uruguay rank for emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre?: Uruguay ranks 12th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
Is emissions from livestock — emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Uruguay?: Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Emissions from livestock — Emissions Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4), per square kilometre
Unit: kt per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 171 places, 9,815 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 17 August 2026

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.