Saint Kitts and Nevis CO₂ Emissions
Saint Kitts and Nevis emitted 260 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 191st of 213 countries and territories and works out at 5.54 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Saint Kitts and Nevis emit?
Saint Kitts and Nevis produced 260 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Saint Kitts and Nevis accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 46,867, that is 5.54 tonnes per person, 1.2 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Saint Kitts and Nevis since 1990
Annual emissions in Saint Kitts and Nevis have risen by 145% since 1990, from 106 thousand tonnes to 260 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 15%. Emissions peaked in 2019 at 260 thousand tonnes and are now 0% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the only recorded source of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
How Saint Kitts and Nevis compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Guinea-Bissau | 0.34 | <0.01% | 0.15 |
| 190 | Solomon Islands | 0.30 | <0.01% | 0.36 |
| 191 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 0.26 | <0.01% | 5.54 |
| 192 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0.26 | <0.01% | 2.54 |
| 193 | Samoa | 0.25 | <0.01% | 1.13 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Saint Kitts and Nevis has emitted about 8 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis emit per year?
Saint Kitts and Nevis emitted 260 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?
About 5.54 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 1.2 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Saint Kitts and Nevis rising or falling?
They have risen by 15% over the last ten years and risen by 145% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2019 at 260 thousand tonnes and are now 0% 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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