Uruguay carbon profile

Uruguay emits roughly 7.0 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.02% of global emissions, ranking #106 worldwide. At 2.0 tonnes per person (#81 per capita), its footprint is far below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have edged down over the past five years (-5%) and declined steadily over the decade (-8%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 95% of electricity. The power sector is largely decarbonized, so remaining emissions come mostly from transport, industry and heating.

Emissions are likely to stay near current levels through 2030 absent major policy change. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.