What is food processing — emissions in South America?

Food processing — emissions in South America was 28,283 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest food processing — emissions recorded in South America?

The highest recorded value was 28,283 kt in 2023.

What is the lowest food processing — emissions recorded in South America?

The lowest recorded value was 3.1 kt in 1990.

How does South America rank for food processing — emissions?

South America ranks 15th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.

Is food processing — emissions rising or falling in South America?

Over the last ten years it is up 526.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South America data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Food Processing — Emissions in South America

Name: Food Processing — Emissions in South America
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South America: Food Processing — Emissions was 28,283 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

28,283 kt

Change on year

up 1.9%

Rank

15th

of 36 groups

All-time high

28,283 kt

in 2023

All-time low

3.1 kt

in 1990

Years of data

1990–2023

Food Processing — Emissions in South America, 1990–2023

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

In 2023, food processing — emissions in South America stood at 28,283 kt. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 526.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food processing — emissions in South America peaked at 28,283 kt in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.1 kt, in 1990.

South America ranks 15th of 36 groups 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	3.1 kt	3.1 kt	3.1 kt	10
2000s	1,422 kt	3.1 kt	5,616 kt	10
2010s	7,752 kt	4,516 kt	14,735 kt	10
2020s	26,671 kt	24,512 kt	28,283 kt	4

Countries ranked near South America

12 Türkiye 12,029 kt compare
13 Republic of Korea 10,245 kt compare
14 France 9,053 kt compare
15 Philippines 8,396 kt compare
16 Italy 8,230 kt compare
17 Colombia 8,099 kt compare
18 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6,845 kt compare

See the full ranking of 139 places →

More climate change data for South America

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 1.01 million kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO 224,200 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO 781,384 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 846.04 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 27,907 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 123,748 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 96,422 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 27,326 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 363.86 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 975.93 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is food processing — emissions in South America?: Food processing — emissions in South America was 28,283 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food processing — emissions recorded in South America?: The highest recorded value was 28,283 kt in 2023.
What is the lowest food processing — emissions recorded in South America?: The lowest recorded value was 3.1 kt in 1990.
How does South America rank for food processing — emissions?: South America ranks 15th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
Is food processing — emissions rising or falling in South America?: Over the last ten years it is up 526.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Food Processing — Emissions (CO2)
Unit: kt
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 139 places, 3,693 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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