Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population in Argentina

Argentina: Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population was 0.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.4%
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
33rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
0.6%
in 1999
All-time low
0.0%
in 1856
Years of data
169
1856–2024

Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population in Argentina, 1856–2024

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Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population in Argentina is 0.4%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population in Argentina peaked at 0.6% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1856.

That places Argentina 33rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1850s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4
1860s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1870s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1880s 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 10
1890s 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 10
1900s 0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 10
1910s 0.2% 0.0% 0.3% 10
1920s 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% 10
1930s 0.4% 0.3% 0.4% 10
1940s 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 10
1950s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10
1960s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10
1970s 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 10
1980s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10
1990s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10
2000s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10
2010s 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.4% 0.5% 5

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  5. 35 Uzbekistan 0.4% compare
  6. 36 Nigeria 0.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population in Argentina?
Share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population in Argentina was 0.4% in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 0.6% in 1999.
What is the lowest share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1856.
How does Argentina rank for share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population?
Argentina ranks 33rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of global co₂ emissions vs. share of population rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population
Unit
%
Source
Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 23,408 data points, 1750–2024
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured as a percentage of global emissions of CO₂ in the same year.