East Timor CO₂ Emissions
East Timor emitted 668 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 176th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 0.48 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does East Timor emit?
East Timor produced 668 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so East Timor accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 1.4 million, that is 0.48 tonnes per person, 90% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in East Timor since 1994
Annual emissions in East Timor were 668 thousand tonnes in 2024. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 7%. Emissions peaked in 2017 at 693 thousand tonnes and are now 4% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in East Timor, at about 95% of the total, followed by flaring at 5%.
How East Timor compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to East Timor in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | Faroe Islands | 0.73 | <0.01% | 13.09 |
| 175 | Sint Maarten | 0.72 | <0.01% | 16.55 |
| 176 | East Timor | 0.67 | <0.01% | 0.48 |
| 177 | Antigua and Barbuda | 0.67 | <0.01% | 7.09 |
| 178 | Seychelles | 0.65 | <0.01% | 5.00 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, East Timor has emitted about 12 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 East Timor emit per year?
East Timor emitted 668 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 East Timor?
About 0.48 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 90% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in East Timor rising or falling?
They have risen by 7% over the last ten years. Emissions peaked in 2017 at 693 thousand tonnes and are now 4% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in East Timor?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 95% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by flaring at 5%.
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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