Venezuela carbon profile

Venezuela emits roughly 90 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.24% of global emissions, ranking #40 worldwide. At 3.2 tonnes per person (#69 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-40%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-50%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 68% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Venezuela could cut another ~40% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.