Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia
Bolivia: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 810,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia is 810,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia peaked at 880,000 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 20,000 tonnes, in 1997.
Bolivia ranks 63rd of 179 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 60,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 120,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1992 | 110,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1997 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 770,000 tonnes | +2466.7% |
| 2001 | 750,000 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 710,000 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 730,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 750,000 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 740,000 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 780,000 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 770,000 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 730,000 tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 690,000 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 660,000 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 670,000 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 660,000 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 660,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 650,000 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 600,000 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 560,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 540,000 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 660,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 740,000 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 580,000 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2021 | 790,000 tonnes | +36.2% |
| 2022 | 880,000 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 810,000 tonnes | -8.0% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 810,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 190,000 tonnes, 4.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 810,000 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 110,000 tonnes, 7.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Greenhouse gas emissions by sector 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +2466.7% | 30,000 tonnes | 770,000 tonnes |
| 1991 | +100.0% | 60,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes |
| 1993 | -63.6% | 110,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes |
| 1999 | +50.0% | 20,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes |
| 2021 | +36.2% | 580,000 tonnes | 790,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 742,000 tonnes | 690,000 tonnes | 780,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 640,000 tonnes | 540,000 tonnes | 740,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 765,000 tonnes | 580,000 tonnes | 880,000 tonnes | 4 |
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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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bolivia was 810,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 880,000 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,000 tonnes in 1997.
- How does Bolivia rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Bolivia ranks 63rd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.