Ecuador CO₂ Emissions
Ecuador emitted 46 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.12% of the global total. That ranks it 58th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 2.54 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Ecuador emit?
Ecuador produced 46 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Ecuador accounts for 0.12% of it.
With a population of about 18 million, that is 2.54 tonnes per person, 46% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Ecuador since 1990
Annual emissions in Ecuador have risen by 179% since 1990, from 17 million tonnes to 46 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 5%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Ecuador, at about 86% of the total, followed by flaring at 7% and cement at 5%.
How Ecuador compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Ecuador in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | Greece | 53.36 | 0.14% | 5.31 |
| 57 | Israel | 52.64 | 0.14% | 5.61 |
| 58 | Ecuador | 45.98 | 0.12% | 2.54 |
| 59 | Mongolia | 44.69 | 0.12% | 12.86 |
| 60 | Serbia | 42.02 | 0.11% | 6.24 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Ecuador has emitted about 1.4 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.08% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.12% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Ecuador emit per year?
Ecuador emitted 46 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.12% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Ecuador?
About 2.54 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 46% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Ecuador rising or falling?
They have risen by 5% over the last ten years and risen by 179% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Ecuador?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 86% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by flaring at 7%.
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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