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Bolivia

Bolivia emitted about 28.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, making it the 79th largest emitter. About 2.3 tonnes per person per year, 49% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
29Mt

0.07% of the world · 79th largest

Per person
2.3t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+133%

+187% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.64bn t

0.03% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
36%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202428.71
202324.62
202223.49
202121.77
202018.32
201922.61
201822.51
201722.18
201621.25
201519.90
201419.90
201317.78
201217.58
201116.05
201014.81
200913.63
200813.03
200712.74
200612.37
200512.34
200411.05
200310.98
200210.42
20018.75
20008.44
199910.95
199811.26
199711.73
199610.03
19959.03
19949.65
199311.56
199211.03
199110.51
199010.02

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Bolivia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Bolivia

Where Bolivia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Gas 62.4%
  • Oil 1.5%
  • Hydro 27.9%
  • Wind 2.1%
  • Solar 2.9%
  • Bioenergy & other 3.2%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About Bolivia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Bolivia emit?

Bolivia emitted about 28.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, making it the 79th largest emitter.

What are Bolivia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 2.3 tonnes per person per year, 49% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Bolivia's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +133% compared with 2005 and +187% compared with 1990.

How much of Bolivia's electricity is renewable?

36.1% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.