Panama CO₂ Emissions
Panama emitted 13 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.03% of the global total. That ranks it 102nd of 213 countries and territories and works out at 2.81 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Panama emit?
Panama produced 13 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Panama accounts for 0.03% of it.
With a population of about 4.5 million, that is 2.81 tonnes per person, 41% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Panama since 1990
Annual emissions in Panama have risen by 384% since 1990, from 2.6 million tonnes to 13 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 18%. Emissions peaked in 2023 at 13 million tonnes and are now 3% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source of CO₂ in Panama, at about 74% of the total, followed by coal at 14% and gas at 7%.
How Panama compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Panama in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Honduras | 12.86 | 0.03% | 1.19 |
| 101 | Slovenia | 12.75 | 0.03% | 6.02 |
| 102 | Panama | 12.66 | 0.03% | 2.81 |
| 103 | Lithuania | 12.54 | 0.03% | 4.39 |
| 104 | Brunei | 12.05 | 0.03% | 26.05 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Panama has emitted about 360 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.02% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.03% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Panama emit per year?
Panama emitted 13 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.03% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Panama?
About 2.81 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 41% below the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Panama rising or falling?
They have risen by 18% over the last ten years and risen by 384% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2023 at 13 million tonnes and are now 3% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Panama?
Oil is the largest source, responsible for about 74% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by coal at 14%.
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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