Bahamas CO₂ Emissions
The Bahamas emitted 3.1 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 147th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 7.65 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does the Bahamas emit?
The Bahamas produced 3.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so the Bahamas accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 401,282, that is 7.65 tonnes per person, 1.6 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in the Bahamas since 1990
Annual emissions in the Bahamas have risen by 52% since 1990, from 2.0 million tonnes to 3.1 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 49%. Emissions peaked in 1977 at 9.7 million tonnes and are now 68% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in the Bahamas, at about 100% of the total, followed by coal at 0%.
How the Bahamas compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to the Bahamas in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | Namibia | 3.47 | 0.01% | 1.15 |
| 146 | Niger | 3.17 | 0.01% | 0.12 |
| 147 | Bahamas | 3.07 | 0.01% | 7.65 |
| 148 | Suriname | 2.99 | 0.01% | 4.71 |
| 149 | Haiti | 2.97 | 0.01% | 0.25 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, the Bahamas has emitted about 181 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does the Bahamas emit per year?
The Bahamas emitted 3.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in the Bahamas?
About 7.65 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 1.6 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in the Bahamas rising or falling?
They have risen by 49% over the last ten years and risen by 52% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 1977 at 9.7 million tonnes and are now 68% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in the Bahamas?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 100% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by coal at 0%.
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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