Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CO2eq) in Central America

Central America: Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CO2eq) was 20,664 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
20,664 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
3rd
of 44 regions
All-time high
20,692 kt
in 2016
All-time low
4,190 kt
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CO2eq) in Central America, 1990–2023

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1990200620231990: 4.2k kt1991: 4.2k kt1992: 4.3k kt1993: 4.3k kt1994: 4.3k kt1995: 4.6k kt1996: 4.6k kt1997: 5.3k kt1998: 6.0k kt1999: 6.4k kt2000: 7.0k kt2001: 7.5k kt2002: 7.7k kt2003: 7.9k kt2004: 7.7k kt2005: 7.3k kt2006: 8.7k kt2007: 16.2k kt2008: 19.3k kt2009: 20.6k kt2010: 16.9k kt2011: 18.1k kt2012: 18.2k kt2013: 18.1k kt2014: 18.6k kt2015: 19.3k kt2016: 20.7k kt2017: 20.7k kt2018: 20.7k kt2019: 20.7k kt2020: 20.7k kt2021: 20.7k kt2022: 20.7k kt2023: 20.7k kt

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

Analysis

In 2023, industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) in Central America stood at 20,664 kt.

That represents a change of up 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) in Central America peaked at 20,692 kt in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4,190 kt, in 1990.

Central America ranks 3rd of 44 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4,820 kt 4,190 kt 6,415 kt 10
2000s 11,005 kt 7,023 kt 20,648 kt 10
2010s 19,198 kt 16,926 kt 20,692 kt 10
2020s 20,667 kt 20,664 kt 20,678 kt 4

Countries ranked near Central America

  1. 1 OECD 59,263 kt compare
  2. 2 Mexico 19,759 kt compare
  3. 3 Brazil 15,547 kt compare
  4. 4 China (People’s Republic of) 10,130 kt compare
  5. 5 China, mainland 9,948 kt compare
  6. 6 Poland 6,410 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) in Central America?
Industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) in Central America was 20,664 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 20,692 kt in 2016.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was 4,190 kt in 1990.
How does Central America rank for industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq)?
Central America ranks 3rd out of 44 regions with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater — emissions (co2eq) rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,553 data points, 1990–2023
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