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Cape Verde

Cape Verde emitted about 594 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 180th largest emitter. About 1.1 tonnes per person per year, 24% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
0.59Mt

0.00% of the world · 180th largest

Per person
1.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+33%

+230% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.02bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
31%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20240.59
20230.57
20220.60
20210.59
20200.52
20190.63
20180.57
20170.57
20160.53
20150.50
20140.49
20130.50
20120.50
20110.62
20100.56
20090.52
20080.47
20070.51
20060.50
20050.45
20040.43
20030.41
20020.39
20010.35
20000.30
19990.29
19980.24
19970.23
19960.22
19950.20
19940.18
19930.17
19920.18
19910.17
19900.18

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Cape Verde

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Cape Verde

Where Cape Verde's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 69.2%
  • Wind 15.4%
  • Solar 15.4%

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

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Cape Verde in the world

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About Cape Verde's emissions

How much CO₂ does Cape Verde emit?

Cape Verde emitted about 594 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 180th largest emitter.

What are Cape Verde's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 1.1 tonnes per person per year, 24% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Cape Verde's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +33% compared with 2005 and +230% compared with 1990.

How much of Cape Verde's electricity is renewable?

30.8% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.