Anguilla CO₂ Emissions
Anguilla emitted 148 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 202nd of 213 countries and territories and works out at 10.13 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Anguilla emit?
Anguilla produced 148 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Anguilla accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 14,623, that is 10.13 tonnes per person, 2.1 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Anguilla since 1990
Annual emissions in Anguilla have risen by 236% since 1990, from 44 thousand tonnes to 148 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 22%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the only recorded source of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in Anguilla.
How Anguilla compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Anguilla in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba | 0.15 | <0.01% | 4.95 |
| 201 | Micronesia | 0.15 | <0.01% | 1.33 |
| 202 | Anguilla | 0.15 | <0.01% | 10.13 |
| 203 | Sao Tome and Principe | 0.14 | <0.01% | 0.60 |
| 204 | Liechtenstein | 0.13 | <0.01% | 3.30 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Anguilla has emitted about 4 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is less than 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with less than 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Anguilla emit per year?
Anguilla emitted 148 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is less than 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Anguilla?
About 10.13 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 2.1 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Anguilla rising or falling?
They have risen by 22% over the last ten years and risen by 236% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
About the data. Figures are annual carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels and from industry, such as cement production. They are counted where the emissions happen and do not include land-use change, other greenhouse gases, or emissions from imported goods.
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025), processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Latest year available: 2024.
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