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Maldives

The Maldives emitted about 2.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 154th largest emitter. About 4.4 tonnes per person per year, 92% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
2.31Mt

0.01% of the world · 154th largest

Per person
4.4t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+284%

+1,264% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.03bn t

0.00% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
7%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20242.31
20232.21
20222.22
20212.00
20201.68
20191.99
20181.74
20171.51
20161.43
20151.28
20141.32
20131.10
20121.11
20110.99
20100.93
20090.88
20080.84
20070.78
20060.74
20050.60
20040.66
20030.51
20020.59
20010.46
20000.45
19990.42
19980.30
19970.33
19960.29
19950.25
19940.20
19930.19
19920.23
19910.15
19900.17

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Maldives

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Maldives

Where the Maldives's electricity came from, 2024

  • Oil 92.9%
  • Solar 7.1%

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

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About the Maldives's emissions

How much CO₂ does the Maldives emit?

The Maldives emitted about 2.3 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 154th largest emitter.

What are the Maldives's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 4.4 tonnes per person per year, 92% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are the Maldives's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +284% compared with 2005 and +1,264% compared with 1990.

How much of the Maldives's electricity is renewable?

7.1% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.