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Paraguay

Paraguay emitted about 7.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 120th largest emitter. About 1.1 tonnes per person per year, 24% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
7.94Mt

0.02% of the world · 120th largest

Per person
1.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+110%

+273% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.21bn t

0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
100%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20247.94
20237.65
20227.53
20218.19
20207.44
20198.27
20188.50
20177.94
20167.19
20156.05
20145.45
20135.17
20125.16
20115.19
20105.01
20094.53
20084.27
20074.04
20063.90
20053.77
20044.06
20034.03
20023.85
20013.69
20003.59
19994.36
19984.37
19974.09
19963.71
19953.93
19943.39
19932.91
19922.57
19912.10
19902.13

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Paraguay

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Paraguay

Where Paraguay's electricity came from, 2025

  • Hydro 99.5%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.5%

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

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About Paraguay's emissions

How much CO₂ does Paraguay emit?

Paraguay emitted about 7.9 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 120th largest emitter.

What are Paraguay's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.1 tonnes per person per year, 24% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Paraguay's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +110% compared with 2005 and +273% compared with 1990.

How much of Paraguay's electricity is renewable?

100.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.