Latin America and the Caribbean
Guatemala
Guatemala emitted about 19.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 90th largest emitter. About 1.1 tonnes per person per year, 23% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 20Mt
- Per person
- 1.1t
- Change since 2005
- +65%
- Total since 1850
- 0.52bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 68%
0.05% of the world · 90th largest
World average 4.7 t
+327% since 1990
0.03% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.88 |
| 2023 | 19.74 |
| 2022 | 18.91 |
| 2021 | 19.98 |
| 2020 | 17.16 |
| 2019 | 19.26 |
| 2018 | 18.34 |
| 2017 | 16.99 |
| 2016 | 16.52 |
| 2015 | 15.45 |
| 2014 | 13.43 |
| 2013 | 12.49 |
| 2012 | 11.35 |
| 2011 | 10.98 |
| 2010 | 10.82 |
| 2009 | 11.73 |
| 2008 | 10.74 |
| 2007 | 12.12 |
| 2006 | 12.18 |
| 2005 | 12.04 |
| 2004 | 11.06 |
| 2003 | 10.41 |
| 2002 | 10.69 |
| 2001 | 10.15 |
| 2000 | 9.74 |
| 1999 | 8.87 |
| 1998 | 8.62 |
| 1997 | 7.46 |
| 1996 | 6.54 |
| 1995 | 7.09 |
| 1994 | 6.64 |
| 1993 | 5.57 |
| 1992 | 5.79 |
| 1991 | 4.76 |
| 1990 | 4.66 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Guatemala
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Guatemala
Where Guatemala's electricity came from, 2024
- Coal 15.8%
- Oil 15.8%
- Hydro 39.9%
- Wind 2.3%
- Solar 1.8%
- Bioenergy & other 24.4%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Guatemala's emissions
How much CO₂ does Guatemala emit?
Guatemala emitted about 19.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 90th largest emitter.
What are Guatemala's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 1.1 tonnes per person per year, 23% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Guatemala's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +65% compared with 2005 and +327% compared with 1990.
How much of Guatemala's electricity is renewable?
68.3% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.