Faroe Islands CO₂ Emissions
The Faroe Islands emitted 725 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 174th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 13.09 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does the Faroe Islands emit?
The Faroe Islands produced 725 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so the Faroe Islands accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 55,419, that is 13.09 tonnes per person, 2.8 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in the Faroe Islands since 1990
Annual emissions in the Faroe Islands have risen by 3% since 1990, from 703 thousand tonnes to 725 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 21%. Emissions peaked in 2021 at 784 thousand tonnes and are now 8% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the only recorded source of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in the Faroe Islands.
How the Faroe Islands compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to the Faroe Islands in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 175 | Sint Maarten | 0.72 | <0.01% | 16.55 |
| 176 | East Timor | 0.67 | <0.01% | 0.48 |
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 Faroe Islands has emitted about 34 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 the Faroe Islands emit per year?
The Faroe Islands emitted 725 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 the Faroe Islands?
About 13.09 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 2.8 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in the Faroe Islands rising or falling?
They have risen by 21% over the last ten years and risen by 3% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2021 at 784 thousand tonnes and are now 8% below that level.
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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