What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Colombia?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Colombia was 0.4217 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 Colombia?

The highest recorded value was 0.4799 tonnes per person in 1963.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.002 tonnes per person in 1859.

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

Colombia ranks 57th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is up 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Colombia 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 Colombia

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Colombia
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)

Colombia: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.4217 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.4217 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 12.2%

World rank

57th

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.4799 tonnes per person

in 1963

All-time low

0.002 tonnes per person

in 1859

Years of data

169

1856–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Colombia, 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 Colombia stood at 0.4217 tonnes per person.

That represents a change of up 12.2% on the previous year and up 19.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Colombia peaked at 0.4799 tonnes per person in 1963 and was at its lowest, 0.002 tonnes per person, in 1859.

That places Colombia 57th 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	0.0053 tonnes per person	0.002 tonnes per person	0.0078 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0128 tonnes per person	0.0035 tonnes per person	0.0312 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.03 tonnes per person	0.0221 tonnes per person	0.0486 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0513 tonnes per person	0.0205 tonnes per person	0.0904 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0243 tonnes per person	0.0188 tonnes per person	0.032 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.0147 tonnes per person	0.0033 tonnes per person	0.0337 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.0089 tonnes per person	0.0029 tonnes per person	0.0201 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.0256 tonnes per person	0.0169 tonnes per person	0.0359 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0924 tonnes per person	0.0436 tonnes per person	0.1315 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.1712 tonnes per person	0.1354 tonnes per person	0.2144 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.311 tonnes per person	0.1999 tonnes per person	0.4267 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.4231 tonnes per person	0.3432 tonnes per person	0.4799 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.3589 tonnes per person	0.279 tonnes per person	0.4413 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.4088 tonnes per person	0.3946 tonnes per person	0.4337 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.3611 tonnes per person	0.2493 tonnes per person	0.4263 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.2301 tonnes per person	0.1703 tonnes per person	0.2567 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.3217 tonnes per person	0.2259 tonnes per person	0.4767 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.3861 tonnes per person	0.3459 tonnes per person	0.4217 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Colombia

54 Zimbabwe 0.5085 tonnes per person compare
55 Greece 0.48 tonnes per person compare
56 Romania 0.4229 tonnes per person compare
58 Tajikistan 0.4131 tonnes per person compare
59 United Arab Emirates 0.3915 tonnes per person compare
60 Panama 0.3885 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Colombia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.5% (2100)
Population growth 1.0% (2025)
Population, total 53.43 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
Urban population 42.09 million (2025)
Urban population 78.8% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 1.75 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.80 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 1.75 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 1.75 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Colombia →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Colombia?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Colombia was 0.4217 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 Colombia?: The highest recorded value was 0.4799 tonnes per person in 1963.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Colombia?: The lowest recorded value was 0.002 tonnes per person in 1859.
How does Colombia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Colombia ranks 57th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Colombia?: Over the last ten years it is up 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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