What is per capita co₂ emissions from cement in Colombia?

Per capita co₂ emissions from cement in Colombia was 0.0882 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 from cement recorded in Colombia?

The highest recorded value was 0.1123 tonnes per person in 1994.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Colombia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1921.

How does Colombia rank for per capita co₂ emissions from cement?

Colombia ranks 88th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Colombia?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. 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 from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions from cement in Colombia

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions from cement 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 from cement was 0.0882 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0882 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 6.5%

World rank

88th

of 209 countries

All-time high

0.1123 tonnes per person

in 1994

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1921

Years of data

104

1921–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions from cement in Colombia, 1921–2024

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 from cement in Colombia is 0.0882 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions from cement in Colombia peaked at 0.1123 tonnes per person in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1921.

Colombia ranks 88th of 209 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
1920s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	9
1930s	0.0038 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.0091 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.014 tonnes per person	0.0101 tonnes per person	0.0206 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.0358 tonnes per person	0.0238 tonnes per person	0.0444 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.0538 tonnes per person	0.0463 tonnes per person	0.0592 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.0701 tonnes per person	0.0635 tonnes per person	0.0786 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.0851 tonnes per person	0.0772 tonnes per person	0.0965 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.0941 tonnes per person	0.0725 tonnes per person	0.1123 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.0881 tonnes per person	0.0702 tonnes per person	0.1097 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.0946 tonnes per person	0.0855 tonnes per person	0.1038 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.0909 tonnes per person	0.0801 tonnes per person	0.0981 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Colombia

85 North Korea 0.1016 tonnes per person compare
86 Uzbekistan 0.0936 tonnes per person compare
87 New Caledonia 0.09 tonnes per person compare
89 South Africa 0.088 tonnes per person compare
90 Ukraine 0.088 tonnes per person compare
91 Gabon 0.087 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 209 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 from cement in Colombia?: Per capita co₂ emissions from cement in Colombia was 0.0882 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 from cement recorded in Colombia?: The highest recorded value was 0.1123 tonnes per person in 1994.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Colombia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1921.
How does Colombia rank for per capita co₂ emissions from cement?: Colombia ranks 88th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Colombia?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. 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 from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions from cement
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: 209 places, 21,802 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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