New Caledonia CO₂ Emissions
New Caledonia emitted 5.3 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 136th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 18.06 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does New Caledonia emit?
New Caledonia produced 5.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so New Caledonia accounts for 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 292,655, that is 18.06 tonnes per person, 3.8 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in New Caledonia since 1990
Annual emissions in New Caledonia have risen by 235% since 1990, from 1.6 million tonnes to 5.3 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 6%. Emissions peaked in 2018 at 5.9 million tonnes and are now 11% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Coal is the largest source of CO₂ in New Caledonia, at about 54% of the total, followed by oil at 46%.
How New Caledonia compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to New Caledonia in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | Gabon | 5.40 | 0.01% | 2.13 |
| 135 | Moldova | 5.33 | 0.01% | 1.75 |
| 136 | New Caledonia | 5.29 | 0.01% | 18.06 |
| 137 | Mauritania | 5.24 | 0.01% | 1.01 |
| 138 | Palestine | 4.78 | 0.01% | 0.87 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, New Caledonia has emitted about 172 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 New Caledonia emit per year?
New Caledonia emitted 5.3 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 New Caledonia?
About 18.06 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 3.8 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in New Caledonia rising or falling?
They have risen by 6% over the last ten years and risen by 235% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2018 at 5.9 million tonnes and are now 11% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in New Caledonia?
Coal is the largest source, responsible for about 54% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 46%.
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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