Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Panama
Panama: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 50,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
121st
of 179 countries
All-time high
110,000 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Panama, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Panama stood at 50,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Panama peaked at 110,000 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Panama 121st out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 60,000 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 100,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2004 | 90,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 110,000 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 40,000 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2008 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 50,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 30,000 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2021 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 50,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 7% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Panama's 50,000 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 110,000 tonnes, 45% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 58,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,500 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
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- 124 Botswana 40,000 tonnes compare
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More climate change data for Panama
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 36.85 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,100 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,628 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 129.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 304.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 247.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 57.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9325 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Panama?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Panama was 50,000 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 110,000 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Panama rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Panama ranks 121st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.