Latin America and the Caribbean

Argentina

Q: How much CO₂ does Argentina emit?

Argentina emitted about 171 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.44% of the world total, making it the 33rd largest emitter.

Q: What are Argentina's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 79% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Argentina emitted about 171 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.44% of the world total, making it the 33rd largest emitter. About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 79% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024: 171Mt
Per person: 3.7t
Change since 2005: +6%
Total since 1850: 9.15bn t
Renewable electricity: 35%

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry

050100150200190019251950197520002024: 171 Mt

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Year	CO₂ (Mt)
2024	171.06
2023	178.41
2022	183.77
2021	190.20
2020	164.61
2019	180.43
2018	182.48
2017	187.07
2016	190.02
2015	191.81
2014	188.54
2013	189.53
2012	191.72
2011	189.88
2010	186.12
2009	178.38
2008	187.60
2007	173.76
2006	174.34
2005	161.73
2004	157.24
2003	134.42
2002	124.93
2001	135.00
2000	143.36
1999	148.35
1998	139.51
1997	136.62
1996	131.45
1995	125.42
1994	118.51
1993	118.02
1992	121.51
1991	117.73
1990	112.19

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂

World average
Argentina

01234519601980200020203.7 t

Renewable share of electricity

World
Argentina

0%10%20%30%40%50%199020002010202035%

Where Argentina's electricity came from, 2025

53%17%12%

Coal 1.8%
Gas 52.7%
Oil 3.9%
Nuclear 7.0%
Hydro 17.1%
Wind 12.2%
Solar 3.4%
Bioenergy & other 1.9%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data · checked 1 hour ago

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About Argentina's emissions

How much CO₂ does Argentina emit?

Argentina emitted about 171 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.44% of the world total, making it the 33rd largest emitter.

What are Argentina's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 3.7 tonnes per person per year, 79% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Argentina's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +6% compared with 2005 and +52% compared with 1990.

How much of Argentina's electricity is renewable?

34.6% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.