Latin America and the Caribbean
Nicaragua
Nicaragua emitted about 5.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 133rd largest emitter. About 0.8 tonnes per person per year, 17% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 5.63Mt
- Per person
- 0.8t
- Change since 2005
- +32%
- Total since 1850
- 0.20bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 62%
0.01% of the world · 133rd largest
World average 4.7 t
+176% since 1990
0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.63 |
| 2023 | 5.43 |
| 2022 | 5.13 |
| 2021 | 5.13 |
| 2020 | 4.64 |
| 2019 | 5.21 |
| 2018 | 5.18 |
| 2017 | 5.44 |
| 2016 | 5.38 |
| 2015 | 5.41 |
| 2014 | 4.72 |
| 2013 | 4.59 |
| 2012 | 4.53 |
| 2011 | 4.79 |
| 2010 | 4.45 |
| 2009 | 4.43 |
| 2008 | 4.35 |
| 2007 | 4.54 |
| 2006 | 4.41 |
| 2005 | 4.25 |
| 2004 | 4.36 |
| 2003 | 4.31 |
| 2002 | 3.98 |
| 2001 | 3.91 |
| 2000 | 3.71 |
| 1999 | 3.59 |
| 1998 | 3.39 |
| 1997 | 3.11 |
| 1996 | 2.84 |
| 1995 | 2.75 |
| 1994 | 2.51 |
| 1993 | 2.28 |
| 1992 | 2.37 |
| 1991 | 1.98 |
| 1990 | 2.04 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Nicaragua
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Nicaragua
Where Nicaragua's electricity came from, 2024
- Oil 37.6%
- Hydro 14.4%
- Wind 12.4%
- Solar 0.7%
- Bioenergy & other 35.0%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
About Nicaragua's emissions
How much CO₂ does Nicaragua emit?
Nicaragua emitted about 5.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, making it the 133rd largest emitter.
What are Nicaragua's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 0.8 tonnes per person per year, 17% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Nicaragua's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +32% compared with 2005 and +176% compared with 1990.
How much of Nicaragua's electricity is renewable?
62.4% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.