Dominican Republic CO₂ Emissions
The Dominican Republic emitted 33 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.09% of the global total. That ranks it 70th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 2.9 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does the Dominican Republic emit?
The Dominican Republic produced 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so the Dominican Republic accounts for 0.09% of it.
With a population of about 11 million, that is 2.9 tonnes per person, 39% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in the Dominican Republic since 1990
Annual emissions in the Dominican Republic have risen by 271% since 1990, from 8.9 million tonnes to 33 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 56%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in the Dominican Republic, at about 58% of the total, followed by coal at 24% and gas at 11%.
How the Dominican Republic compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to the Dominican Republic in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Hong Kong | 33.32 | 0.09% | 4.49 |
| 69 | Ireland | 33.31 | 0.09% | 6.34 |
| 70 | Dominican Republic | 33.13 | 0.09% | 2.90 |
| 71 | Tunisia | 32.66 | 0.09% | 2.66 |
| 72 | New Zealand | 32.48 | 0.08% | 6.23 |
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 Dominican Republic has emitted about 869 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.05% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.09% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does the Dominican Republic emit per year?
The Dominican Republic emitted 33 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.09% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in the Dominican Republic?
About 2.9 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 39% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in the Dominican Republic rising or falling?
They have risen by 56% over the last ten years and risen by 271% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in the Dominican Republic?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 58% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by coal at 24%.
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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