Argentina: environment

How much greenhouse gas does Argentina emit?

Argentina emitted 374.3 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2024, excluding land use and forestry, according to the World Bank's greenhouse gas emissions indicator. That was down from 377.7 million tonnes in 2023 and 383.5 million in 2022.

The figures are in carbon dioxide equivalent and include methane and nitrous oxide as well as carbon dioxide. Argentina reports its own national inventory, including land use, to the UN climate convention.

Official sources: World Bank: total greenhouse gas emissions, Argentina

How much of Argentina is forest?

Forests covered 17.1% of Argentina's land area in 2024, according to the World Bank's forest area indicator, down from 17.2% in 2022.

The data come from the FAO's Global Forest Resources Assessment, which counts land of more than half a hectare with trees above 5 metres and canopy cover above 10%. Changes of a tenth of a point a year are small relative to the margin of such estimates.

Official sources: World Bank: forest area, Argentina

How polluted is Argentina's air?

Argentines were exposed to an average of 14.3 micrograms of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) per cubic metre in 2023, according to the World Bank's PM2.5 exposure indicator, down from 15.9 in 2022.

The WHO guideline for annual exposure is 5 micrograms. The figure is a population-weighted national estimate, so levels in individual cities and near sources such as heavy traffic can be higher or lower. Year-to-year changes can also reflect weather and fires.

Official sources: World Bank: PM2.5 mean annual exposure, Argentina

How much of Argentina's energy is renewable?

Renewable sources supplied 9.2% of Argentina's final energy consumption in 2021, according to the World Bank's renewable energy indicator. The share was 9.8% in 2020 and 10.7% in 2019.

The measure includes hydropower, wind, solar and bioenergy, and covers all energy use, not only electricity, where the renewable share is higher. The latest value in the series is for 2021, so it does not show more recent changes.

Official sources: World Bank: renewable energy consumption, Argentina

Where can I find Argentina's official weather and climate data?

No official climate figures could be read for this page. Argentina's weather and climate data, including seasonal climate reports and warnings, are published by the National Meteorological Service (SMN), whose website did not allow automated reading when checked on 14 October 2026.

The Ministry of Health's epidemiological bulletin draws on SMN data for dengue surveillance, because mosquito-borne disease depends on temperature and humidity.

Official sources: National Meteorological Service (SMN) · Ministry of Health: National Epidemiological Bulletin No. 829

What are Argentina's CO2 emissions per person?

According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, carbon dioxide emissions per person in Argentina was 4.0 tonnes in 2024. Since 2005 it has ranged from 3.7 tonnes (2020) to 4.5 tonnes (2013). It is 4th highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 2.3 tonnes. World rank, highest first: 60th of 186.

What are Argentina's total greenhouse gas emissions?

374 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent: that is total greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina for 2024, according to the European Commission's EDGAR database. The peak was 384 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2022 and the low 329 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2005. It is 3rd highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 19.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Of 186 countries with 2024 data, 24th highest.

What share of Argentina's energy comes from renewables?

The IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO puts the renewable share of final energy use in Argentina at 9.2% in 2021. Its high point since 2005 was 2019, at 10.7%; its low point was 2007, at 7.7%. It is 26th highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 18.9%. World rank, highest first: 145th of 191.

How much of Argentina is forest?

17.1%: that is forest area as a share of land in Argentina for 2024, according to the FAO. That is the lowest since at least 2005. Latin America & Caribbean median: 50.6%; Argentina is 29th highest of 32. Worldwide: 130th of 190.

What is PM2.5 air pollution in Argentina?

In 2023, average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Argentina was 14.3 micrograms per cubic metre, according to the Global Burden of Disease study. The peak was 16.6 micrograms per cubic metre in 2005 and the low 13.3 micrograms per cubic metre in 2017. Latin America & Caribbean median: 15.7 micrograms per cubic metre; Argentina is 20th highest of 33. World rank, highest first: 121st of 192.

How much of Argentina's land is protected?

The UN Environment Programme puts the share of land in protected areas in Argentina at 8.8% in 2025. Its high point since 2013 was 2016, at 8.9%; its low point was 2013, at 6.8%. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 20.1%, and Argentina placed 27th highest of 33. Of 192 countries with 2025 data, 148th highest.

Is Argentina short of water?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2022, is 10.5%. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 7.7%, and Argentina placed 12th highest of 32. World rank, highest first: 88th of 175.