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Latin America and the Caribbean

Belize

Belize emitted about 796 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 172nd largest emitter. About 1.9 tonnes per person per year, 40% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
0.80Mt

0.00% of the world · 172nd largest

Per person
1.9t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+90%

+156% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.02bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
87%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20240.80
20230.77
20220.72
20210.69
20200.65
20190.77
20180.66
20170.67
20160.67
20150.69
20140.50
20130.47
20120.47
20110.57
20100.54
20090.51
20080.43
20070.47
20060.44
20050.42
20040.39
20030.43
20020.43
20010.45
20000.40
19990.35
19980.37
19970.39
19960.31
19950.38
19940.37
19930.38
19920.36
19910.41
19900.31

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Belize

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Belize

Where Belize's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 12.8%
  • Hydro 51.1%
  • Solar 2.1%
  • Bioenergy & other 34.0%

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

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About Belize's emissions

How much CO₂ does Belize emit?

Belize emitted about 796 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 172nd largest emitter.

What are Belize's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.9 tonnes per person per year, 40% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Belize's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +90% compared with 2005 and +156% compared with 1990.

How much of Belize's electricity is renewable?

87.2% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.