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Latin America and the Caribbean

Bahamas

The Bahamas emitted about 3.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 147th largest emitter. About 7.7 tonnes per person per year, 1.6 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
3.07Mt

0.01% of the world · 147th largest

Per person
7.7t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+61%

+52% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.18bn t

0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
1%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20243.07
20232.96
20222.96
20212.73
20202.05
20192.52
20182.46
20172.52
20162.25
20152.23
20142.06
20131.99
20122.05
20112.11
20102.23
20092.15
20081.92
20071.87
20061.85
20051.91
20042.05
20032.07
20022.03
20011.95
20002.03
19992.03
19981.99
19971.61
19961.81
19951.84
19941.77
19931.74
19921.87
19912.00
19902.02

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Bahamas

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Bahamas

Where the Bahamas's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 99.1%
  • Solar 0.9%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About the Bahamas's emissions

How much CO₂ does the Bahamas emit?

The Bahamas emitted about 3.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 147th largest emitter.

What are the Bahamas's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 7.7 tonnes per person per year, 1.6 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are the Bahamas's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +61% compared with 2005 and +52% compared with 1990.

How much of the Bahamas's electricity is renewable?

0.9% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.