Belize CO₂ Emissions
Belize emitted 796 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 172nd of 213 countries and territories and works out at 1.91 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Belize emit?
Belize produced 796 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Belize accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 417,077, that is 1.91 tonnes per person, 60% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Belize since 1990
Annual emissions in Belize have risen by 156% since 1990, from 311 thousand tonnes to 796 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 59%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Belize, at about 99% of the total, followed by flaring at 1%.
How Belize compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Belize in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | Liberia | 0.86 | <0.01% | 0.15 |
| 171 | Gambia | 0.80 | <0.01% | 0.29 |
| 172 | Belize | 0.80 | <0.01% | 1.91 |
| 173 | Eritrea | 0.74 | <0.01% | 0.21 |
| 174 | Faroe Islands | 0.73 | <0.01% | 13.09 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Belize has emitted about 23 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 Belize emit per year?
Belize emitted 796 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 Belize?
About 1.91 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 60% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Belize rising or falling?
They have risen by 59% over the last ten years and risen by 156% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Belize?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 99% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by flaring at 1%.
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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