Latin America and the Caribbean
Venezuela
Venezuela emitted about 116 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.30% of the world total, making it the 39th largest emitter. About 4.1 tonnes per person per year, 86% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 116Mt
- Per person
- 4.1t
- Change since 2005
- −22%
- Total since 1850
- 7.89bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 91%
0.30% of the world · 39th largest
World average 4.7 t
−4% since 1990
0.43% 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 | 116.04 |
| 2023 | 119.59 |
| 2022 | 108.42 |
| 2021 | 94.90 |
| 2020 | 80.90 |
| 2019 | 105.43 |
| 2018 | 111.24 |
| 2017 | 139.09 |
| 2016 | 152.73 |
| 2015 | 166.33 |
| 2014 | 175.99 |
| 2013 | 198.45 |
| 2012 | 175.85 |
| 2011 | 168.71 |
| 2010 | 189.58 |
| 2009 | 152.18 |
| 2008 | 155.76 |
| 2007 | 154.17 |
| 2006 | 155.84 |
| 2005 | 148.41 |
| 2004 | 142.84 |
| 2003 | 154.36 |
| 2002 | 164.23 |
| 2001 | 130.62 |
| 2000 | 142.90 |
| 1999 | 143.13 |
| 1998 | 134.99 |
| 1997 | 129.76 |
| 1996 | 118.35 |
| 1995 | 124.83 |
| 1994 | 119.06 |
| 1993 | 123.05 |
| 1992 | 104.74 |
| 1991 | 114.22 |
| 1990 | 120.86 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Venezuela
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Venezuela
Where Venezuela's electricity came from, 2024
- Gas 4.5%
- Oil 4.4%
- Hydro 91.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Venezuela's emissions
How much CO₂ does Venezuela emit?
Venezuela emitted about 116 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.30% of the world total, making it the 39th largest emitter.
What are Venezuela's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 4.1 tonnes per person per year, 86% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Venezuela's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −22% compared with 2005 and −4% compared with 1990.
How much of Venezuela's electricity is renewable?
91.1% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.