CO2 emissions from gas in South America in 2024 — 263.16 Mt. Since 1946, the indicator has risen by 6,527%.
1946–2024 · million tonnes
| Year | Mt | Change | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 263.16 | +12.99 | +5.19% |
| 2023 | 250.17 | −2.24 | −0.89% |
| 2022 | 252.41 | −14.55 | −5.45% |
| 2021 | 266.97 | +37.19 | +16.18% |
| 2020 | 229.78 | −28.89 | −11.17% |
| 2019 | 258.66 | −5.23 | −1.98% |
| 2018 | 263.89 | −8.54 | −3.14% |
| 2017 | 272.44 | −2.51 | −0.91% |
| 2016 | 274.94 | −4.53 | −1.62% |
| 2015 | 279.47 | +0.63 | +0.23% |
| 2014 | 278.84 | +12.31 | +4.62% |
| 2013 | 266.53 | +4.19 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 262.34 | +18.04 | +7.38% |
| 2011 | 244.3 | +2.86 | +1.18% |
| 2010 | 241.45 | +26.69 | +12.43% |
| 2009 | 214.76 | −7.04 | −3.17% |
| 2008 | 221.79 | +11.08 | +5.26% |
| 2007 | 210.72 | +1.05 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 209.67 | +5.36 | +2.62% |
| 2005 | 204.31 | −4.53 | −2.17% |
| 2004 | 208.84 | +23.34 | +12.58% |
| 2003 | 185.49 | +5.07 | +2.81% |
| 2002 | 180.43 | +14.75 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 165.68 | −0.96 | −0.58% |
| 2000 | 166.64 | +11.39 | +7.34% |
| 1999 | 155.25 | +2.34 | +1.53% |
| 1998 | 152.91 | — | — |
| 1949 | 4.55 | +0.5 | +12.38% |
| 1948 | 4.05 | −0.52 | −11.39% |
| 1947 | 4.57 | +0.6 | +14.98% |
| 1946 | 3.97 | — | — |
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning natural gas. Per unit of energy, gas releases about half as much CO2 as coal, and the case for gas as a transition fuel rests on that. The case is incomplete, however: methane leaks in production and transport eat up part or all of the gain, and methane is not part of this series — it is counted separately.
Important: Combustion only. Methane leaks in production and transport are not part of this series, although they are what determines how much cleaner gas really is than coal.
Source: CO₂ and GHG Emissions (Our World in Data), license CC BY 4.0.
How much carbon dioxide comes from burning coal — the dirtiest of the fuels.
Emissions CO2 emissions from oilHow much carbon dioxide comes from burning petroleum products — mostly in transport.
Emissions Methane emissionsHow much methane a country emits — converted into CO2 equivalent.
Emissions CO2 emissionsAnnual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fuel and producing cement.