What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Venezuela?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Venezuela was 0.0103 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 Venezuela?

The highest recorded value was 0.149 tonnes per person in 1998.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 2004.

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

Venezuela ranks 114th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Venezuela 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 Venezuela

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Venezuela
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)

Venezuela: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.0103 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0103 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 9.0%

World rank

114th

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.149 tonnes per person

in 1998

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 2004

Years of data

155

1870–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Venezuela, 1870–2024

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

Venezuela recorded 0.0103 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by source in 2024.

The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and down 58.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Venezuela peaked at 0.149 tonnes per person in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 2004.

That places Venezuela 114th 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
1870s	0.0009 tonnes per person	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.0014 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0111 tonnes per person	0.0007 tonnes per person	0.0317 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.0295 tonnes per person	0.0198 tonnes per person	0.0412 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.0155 tonnes per person	0.0122 tonnes per person	0.0224 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.0212 tonnes per person	0.0099 tonnes per person	0.0286 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.027 tonnes per person	0.016 tonnes per person	0.0359 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.0151 tonnes per person	0.0108 tonnes per person	0.0177 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.0113 tonnes per person	0.0084 tonnes per person	0.015 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.0126 tonnes per person	0.0116 tonnes per person	0.0135 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.0503 tonnes per person	0.0117 tonnes per person	0.0918 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.0535 tonnes per person	0.0259 tonnes per person	0.0811 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.0304 tonnes per person	0.0173 tonnes per person	0.053 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.0422 tonnes per person	0.0008 tonnes per person	0.149 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.0127 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0303 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.0212 tonnes per person	0.0099 tonnes per person	0.027 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.0083 tonnes per person	0.007 tonnes per person	0.0103 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Venezuela

111 Algeria 0.0129 tonnes per person compare
112 Yemen 0.0126 tonnes per person compare
113 Niger 0.0111 tonnes per person compare
115 Bahamas 0.0098 tonnes per person compare
116 Haiti 0.0098 tonnes per person compare
117 Namibia 0.0097 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Venezuela

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
Population growth 0.4% (2025)
Population, total 28.52 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
Urban population 25.47 million (2025)
Urban population 89.3% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.09 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 7.89 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 4.09 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.09 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Venezuela?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Venezuela was 0.0103 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 Venezuela?: The highest recorded value was 0.149 tonnes per person in 1998.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Venezuela?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 2004.
How does Venezuela rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Venezuela ranks 114th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Venezuela?: Over the last ten years it is down 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Venezuela 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

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes per person.