Polynesia
Tonga
Tonga emitted about 153 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 199th largest emitter. About 1.5 tonnes per person per year, 31% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 0.15Mt
- Per person
- 1.5t
- Change since 2005
- +34%
- Renewable electricity
- 14%
0.00% of the world · 199th largest
World average 4.7 t
+89% since 1990
World 34% (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.15 |
| 2023 | 0.15 |
| 2022 | 0.15 |
| 2021 | 0.14 |
| 2020 | 0.14 |
| 2019 | 0.16 |
| 2018 | 0.13 |
| 2017 | 0.14 |
| 2016 | 0.14 |
| 2015 | 0.11 |
| 2014 | 0.11 |
| 2013 | 0.11 |
| 2012 | 0.11 |
| 2011 | 0.11 |
| 2010 | 0.12 |
| 2009 | 0.12 |
| 2008 | 0.11 |
| 2007 | 0.11 |
| 2006 | 0.13 |
| 2005 | 0.11 |
| 2004 | 0.11 |
| 2003 | 0.12 |
| 2002 | 0.10 |
| 2001 | 0.09 |
| 2000 | 0.10 |
| 1999 | 0.11 |
| 1998 | 0.09 |
| 1997 | 0.10 |
| 1996 | 0.08 |
| 1995 | 0.10 |
| 1994 | 0.09 |
| 1993 | 0.08 |
| 1992 | 0.07 |
| 1991 | 0.09 |
| 1990 | 0.08 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Tonga
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Tonga
Where Tonga's electricity came from, 2024
- Oil 85.7%
- Solar 14.3%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Tonga's emissions
How much CO₂ does Tonga emit?
Tonga emitted about 153 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, making it the 199th largest emitter.
What are Tonga's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 1.5 tonnes per person per year, 31% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Tonga's emissions going down?
No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +34% compared with 2005 and +89% compared with 1990.
How much of Tonga's electricity is renewable?
14.3% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.