Latin America and the Caribbean

Chile

Q: How much CO₂ does Chile emit?

Chile emitted about 78.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.20% of the world total, making it the 46th largest emitter.

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

About 4.0 tonnes per person per year, 84% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Chile emitted about 78.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.20% of the world total, making it the 46th largest emitter. About 4.0 tonnes per person per year, 84% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024: 79Mt
Per person: 4.0t
Change since 2005: +29%
Total since 1850: 3.32bn t
Renewable electricity: 66%

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry

020406080100190019251950197520002024: 79 Mt

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Year	CO₂ (Mt)
2024	78.73
2023	77.60
2022	85.74
2021	83.63
2020	80.18
2019	91.98
2018	84.44
2017	84.14
2016	84.25
2015	81.78
2014	77.59
2013	81.73
2012	79.62
2011	78.07
2010	71.35
2009	65.96
2008	70.55
2007	70.47
2006	64.05
2005	61.12
2004	59.22
2003	55.10
2002	54.84
2001	52.92
2000	58.50
1999	61.41
1998	57.26
1997	55.94
1996	48.23
1995	41.56
1994	37.98
1993	34.10
1992	32.00
1991	30.89
1990	32.91

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂

World average
Chile

01234519601980200020204.0 t

Renewable share of electricity

World
Chile

0%20%40%60%80%100%199020002010202066%

Where Chile's electricity came from, 2025

18%15%22%13%25%

Coal 17.8%
Gas 15.3%
Oil 0.6%
Hydro 22.2%
Wind 13.1%
Solar 25.1%
Bioenergy & other 6.0%

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

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About Chile's emissions

How much CO₂ does Chile emit?

Chile emitted about 78.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.20% of the world total, making it the 46th largest emitter.

What are Chile's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 4.0 tonnes per person per year, 84% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Chile's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +29% compared with 2005 and +139% compared with 1990.

How much of Chile's electricity is renewable?

66.4% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.