The total gross carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Chile have experienced fluctuations over the past years, with significant highs and lows. From 2013 to 2019, emissions generally increased with a few exceptions, as seen in 2014 with a -4.61% year-on-year decrease. The year 2020 witnessed a substantial drop of -5.65%, likely due to economic slowdowns from the global pandemic, but resumed moderate growth thereafter. By 2023, emissions stood at 84.97 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent with a 2.04% year-on-year increase and a 0.22% 5-year CAGR from 2018. The forecast for the upcoming years shows a continuing upward trend, projecting emissions to reach 93.2 million metric tons by 2028, driven by an annual average growth rate of 1.47%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in energy policies, advancements in renewable energy technologies, and regulatory measures targeting emission reductions, which all have the potential to impact future CO2 emission levels significantly.
