Brazil CO₂ Emissions
Brazil emitted 483 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 1.25% of the global total. That ranks it 13th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 2.28 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Brazil emit?
Brazil produced 483 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Brazil accounts for 1.25% of it.
With a population of about 212 million, that is 2.28 tonnes per person, 52% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Brazil since 1990
Annual emissions in Brazil have risen by 121% since 1990, from 219 million tonnes to 483 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have fallen by 13%. Emissions peaked in 2014 at 557 million tonnes and are now 13% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Brazil, at about 67% of the total, followed by gas at 12% and coal at 11%.
How Brazil compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Brazil in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Canada | 533.34 | 1.38% | 13.42 |
| 12 | Turkey | 513.04 | 1.33% | 5.87 |
| 13 | Brazil | 483.01 | 1.25% | 2.28 |
| 14 | Mexico | 460.99 | 1.19% | 3.52 |
| 15 | South Africa | 439.83 | 1.14% | 6.87 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Brazil has emitted about 18.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.98% of the cumulative global total, compared with 1.25% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Brazil emit per year?
Brazil emitted 483 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 1.25% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Brazil?
About 2.28 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 52% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Brazil rising or falling?
They have fallen by 13% over the last ten years and risen by 121% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2014 at 557 million tonnes and are now 13% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Brazil?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 67% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by gas at 12%.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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