What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Argentina?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Argentina was 0.0692 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Argentina?

The highest recorded value was 1.27 tonnes per person in 1913.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Argentina?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0137 tonnes per person in 1856.

How does Argentina rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Argentina ranks 92nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Argentina?

Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Argentina data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Argentina

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Argentina
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Argentina: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.0692 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0692 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 25.4%

World rank

92nd

of 179 countries

All-time high

1.27 tonnes per person

in 1913

All-time low

0.0137 tonnes per person

in 1856

Years of data

169

1856–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Argentina, 1856–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Argentina stood at 0.0692 tonnes per person.

The figure is down 25.4% on the previous year and down 46.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Argentina peaked at 1.27 tonnes per person in 1913 and was at its lowest, 0.0137 tonnes per person, in 1856.

That places Argentina 92nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1850s	0.0287 tonnes per person	0.0137 tonnes per person	0.0419 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0577 tonnes per person	0.0299 tonnes per person	0.1006 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0758 tonnes per person	0.0351 tonnes per person	0.1095 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.2653 tonnes per person	0.079 tonnes per person	0.6034 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.4939 tonnes per person	0.3116 tonnes per person	0.5902 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.7238 tonnes per person	0.4324 tonnes per person	1.06 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.761 tonnes per person	0.1124 tonnes per person	1.27 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.6319 tonnes per person	0.4175 tonnes per person	0.7751 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.5453 tonnes per person	0.497 tonnes per person	0.6558 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.1958 tonnes per person	0.0948 tonnes per person	0.366 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.2077 tonnes per person	0.1715 tonnes per person	0.3152 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.1257 tonnes per person	0.0953 tonnes per person	0.1916 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.1257 tonnes per person	0.1013 tonnes per person	0.1414 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.1022 tonnes per person	0.0719 tonnes per person	0.1284 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.0888 tonnes per person	0.074 tonnes per person	0.1067 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.0755 tonnes per person	0.0415 tonnes per person	0.1001 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.104 tonnes per person	0.0477 tonnes per person	0.1287 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.0874 tonnes per person	0.0692 tonnes per person	0.1042 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Argentina

89 Jamaica 0.083 tonnes per person compare
90 Moldova 0.081 tonnes per person compare
91 Iran 0.0699 tonnes per person compare
93 Peru 0.0691 tonnes per person compare
94 Guatemala 0.0647 tonnes per person compare
95 Myanmar 0.0599 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Argentina

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
Population growth 0.3% (2025)
Population, total 45.85 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
Urban population 42.34 million (2025)
Urban population 92.4% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.74 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 9.15 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.74 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.74 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Argentina?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Argentina was 0.0692 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Argentina?: The highest recorded value was 1.27 tonnes per person in 1913.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Argentina?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0137 tonnes per person in 1856.
How does Argentina rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Argentina ranks 92nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Argentina?: Over the last ten years it is down 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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