Bahrain CO₂ Emissions
Bahrain emitted 39 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.1% of the global total. That ranks it 63rd of 213 countries and territories and works out at 24.27 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Bahrain emit?
Bahrain produced 39 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Bahrain accounts for 0.1% of it.
With a population of about 1.6 million, that is 24.27 tonnes per person, 5.1 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Bahrain since 1990
Annual emissions in Bahrain have risen by 239% since 1990, from 11 million tonnes to 39 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 26%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Gas is the largest source of CO₂ in Bahrain, at about 87% of the total, followed by oil at 12% and cement at 1%.
How Bahrain compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Bahrain in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Hungary | 40.02 | 0.10% | 4.14 |
| 62 | Azerbaijan | 39.83 | 0.10% | 3.85 |
| 63 | Bahrain | 39.00 | 0.10% | 24.27 |
| 64 | Sweden | 38.10 | 0.10% | 3.59 |
| 65 | Norway | 37.18 | 0.10% | 6.67 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Bahrain has emitted about 1.1 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.06% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.1% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Bahrain emit per year?
Bahrain emitted 39 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.1% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Bahrain?
About 24.27 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 5.1 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Bahrain rising or falling?
They have risen by 26% over the last ten years and risen by 239% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Bahrain?
Gas is the largest source, responsible for about 87% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 12%.
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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