What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Chile?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Chile was 0.5502 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 Chile?

The highest recorded value was 1.82 tonnes per person in 1912.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0036 tonnes per person in 1854.

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

Chile ranks 52nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Chile 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 Chile

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Chile
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)

Chile: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.5502 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.5502 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 7.8%

World rank

52nd

of 179 countries

All-time high

1.82 tonnes per person

in 1912

All-time low

0.0036 tonnes per person

in 1854

Years of data

181

1844–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Chile, 1844–2024

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

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions by source in Chile is 0.5502 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 59.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Chile peaked at 1.82 tonnes per person in 1912 and was at its lowest, 0.0036 tonnes per person, in 1854.

That places Chile 52nd 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
1840s	0.0423 tonnes per person	0.0191 tonnes per person	0.0838 tonnes per person	6
1850s	0.1296 tonnes per person	0.0036 tonnes per person	0.2783 tonnes per person	10
1860s	0.2662 tonnes per person	0.1434 tonnes per person	0.4681 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.5647 tonnes per person	0.2866 tonnes per person	0.7721 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.7164 tonnes per person	0.5945 tonnes per person	0.8601 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.9149 tonnes per person	0.7175 tonnes per person	1.09 tonnes per person	10
1900s	1.14 tonnes per person	0.8821 tonnes per person	1.55 tonnes per person	10
1910s	1.31 tonnes per person	0.8993 tonnes per person	1.82 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.801 tonnes per person	0.5901 tonnes per person	0.9532 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.774 tonnes per person	0.5395 tonnes per person	0.9287 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.8678 tonnes per person	0.7564 tonnes per person	0.9492 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.7408 tonnes per person	0.5691 tonnes per person	0.8572 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.5101 tonnes per person	0.472 tonnes per person	0.5616 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.4052 tonnes per person	0.3344 tonnes per person	0.5147 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.4448 tonnes per person	0.278 tonnes per person	0.748 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.8478 tonnes per person	0.537 tonnes per person	1.25 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.7261 tonnes per person	0.5769 tonnes per person	0.9937 tonnes per person	10
2010s	1.38 tonnes per person	0.9618 tonnes per person	1.62 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.9404 tonnes per person	0.5502 tonnes per person	1.3 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Chile

49 Norway 0.6906 tonnes per person compare
50 Sweden 0.6171 tonnes per person compare
51 Morocco 0.6035 tonnes per person compare
53 Uzbekistan 0.5436 tonnes per person compare
54 Zimbabwe 0.5085 tonnes per person compare
55 Greece 0.48 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Chile

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.5% (2025)
Population, total 19.86 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
Urban population 17.71 million (2025)
Urban population 89.2% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.98 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.32 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.98 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.98 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Chile →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Chile?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Chile was 0.5502 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 Chile?: The highest recorded value was 1.82 tonnes per person in 1912.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Chile?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0036 tonnes per person in 1854.
How does Chile rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Chile ranks 52nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Chile?: Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile 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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About this data

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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