What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Peru?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Peru was 0.0691 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 Peru?

The highest recorded value was 0.2772 tonnes per person in 1908.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0.0129 tonnes per person in 1859.

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

Peru ranks 93rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Peru 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 Peru

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Peru
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)

Peru: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.0691 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0691 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 10.8%

World rank

93rd

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.2772 tonnes per person

in 1908

All-time low

0.0129 tonnes per person

in 1859

Years of data

169

1856–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Peru, 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

Peru recorded 0.0691 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by source in 2024.

The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Peru peaked at 0.2772 tonnes per person in 1908 and was at its lowest, 0.0129 tonnes per person, in 1859.

Peru ranks 93rd of 179 countries on this measure, 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	0.0177 tonnes per person	0.0129 tonnes per person	0.0228 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0442 tonnes per person	0.0227 tonnes per person	0.0755 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.1112 tonnes per person	0.0721 tonnes per person	0.1898 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0614 tonnes per person	0.0414 tonnes per person	0.1419 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0348 tonnes per person	0.0183 tonnes per person	0.0519 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.1109 tonnes per person	0.0455 tonnes per person	0.2772 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.2194 tonnes per person	0.1832 tonnes per person	0.2601 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.1385 tonnes per person	0.0686 tonnes per person	0.2367 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0488 tonnes per person	0.0203 tonnes per person	0.104 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.0594 tonnes per person	0.0479 tonnes per person	0.066 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.0436 tonnes per person	0.029 tonnes per person	0.0572 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.0352 tonnes per person	0.0252 tonnes per person	0.0568 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.035 tonnes per person	0.0288 tonnes per person	0.0466 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.0315 tonnes per person	0.0199 tonnes per person	0.0463 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.0504 tonnes per person	0.0246 tonnes per person	0.0674 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.1043 tonnes per person	0.0741 tonnes per person	0.1264 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.0985 tonnes per person	0.0785 tonnes per person	0.1135 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.0735 tonnes per person	0.0574 tonnes per person	0.0838 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Peru

90 Moldova 0.081 tonnes per person compare
91 Iran 0.0699 tonnes per person compare
92 Argentina 0.0692 tonnes per person compare
94 Guatemala 0.0647 tonnes per person compare
95 Myanmar 0.0599 tonnes per person compare
96 Kenya 0.0571 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Peru

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
Population growth 1.0% (2025)
Population, total 34.58 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.5% (2025)
Urban population 29.60 million (2025)
Urban population 85.6% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.05 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.16 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 2.05 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.05 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Peru →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Peru?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Peru was 0.0691 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 Peru?: The highest recorded value was 0.2772 tonnes per person in 1908.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Peru?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0129 tonnes per person in 1859.
How does Peru rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Peru ranks 93rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Peru?: Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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