Guyana CO₂ Emissions
Guyana emitted 4.5 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 141st of 213 countries and territories and works out at 5.43 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Guyana emit?
Guyana produced 4.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Guyana accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 831,092, that is 5.43 tonnes per person, close to the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Guyana since 1990
Annual emissions in Guyana have risen by 299% since 1990, from 1.1 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 128%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Guyana, at about 96% of the total, followed by flaring at 4%.
How Guyana compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Guyana in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | Mauritius | 4.67 | 0.01% | 3.68 |
| 140 | Madagascar | 4.53 | 0.01% | 0.14 |
| 141 | Guyana | 4.51 | 0.01% | 5.43 |
| 142 | Albania | 4.44 | 0.01% | 1.59 |
| 143 | Guinea | 4.03 | 0.01% | 0.27 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Guyana has emitted about 117 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.01% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.01% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Guyana emit per year?
Guyana emitted 4.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.01% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Guyana?
About 5.43 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is close to the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Guyana rising or falling?
They have risen by 128% over the last ten years and risen by 299% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Guyana?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 96% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by flaring at 4%.
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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