Peru: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

The latest value from 2020 is 46579 kt, a decline from 56972 kt in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 174561 kt, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Peru from 1990 to 2020 is 36427 kt. The minimum value, 20267 kt, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 56972 kt was recorded in 2019. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.