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Latin America and the Caribbean

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic emitted about 33.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, making it the 70th largest emitter. About 2.9 tonnes per person per year, 61% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
33Mt

0.09% of the world · 70th largest

Per person
2.9t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+86%

+271% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.87bn t

0.05% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
24%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202433.13
202331.83
202231.23
202129.36
202026.23
201928.47
201825.20
201723.46
201624.14
201522.99
201421.26
201320.84
201220.90
201120.92
201020.45
200919.69
200820.24
200719.91
200619.03
200517.85
200417.25
200321.26
200220.87
200119.08
200018.94
199917.78
199817.76
199717.23
199616.46
199515.09
199411.78
199311.20
199210.41
19919.53
19908.93

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Dominican Republic

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Dominican Republic

Where the Dominican Republic's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 29.1%
  • Gas 26.8%
  • Oil 20.4%
  • Hydro 6.7%
  • Wind 6.3%
  • Solar 9.9%
  • Bioenergy & other 0.9%

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

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About the Dominican Republic's emissions

How much CO₂ does the Dominican Republic emit?

The Dominican Republic emitted about 33.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, making it the 70th largest emitter.

What are the Dominican Republic's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 2.9 tonnes per person per year, 61% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are the Dominican Republic's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +86% compared with 2005 and +271% compared with 1990.

How much of the Dominican Republic's electricity is renewable?

23.8% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.