Seychelles CO₂ Emissions
The Seychelles emitted 653 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 178th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 5 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does the Seychelles emit?
The Seychelles produced 653 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so the Seychelles accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 130,436, that is 5 tonnes per person, close to the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in the Seychelles since 1990
Annual emissions in the Seychelles have risen by 335% since 1990, from 150 thousand tonnes to 653 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 43%. 2024 is the highest year on record.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Oil is the only recorded source of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in the Seychelles.
How the Seychelles compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to the Seychelles in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 176 | East Timor | 0.67 | <0.01% | 0.48 |
| 177 | Antigua and Barbuda | 0.67 | <0.01% | 7.09 |
| 178 | Seychelles | 0.65 | <0.01% | 5.00 |
| 179 | Greenland | 0.62 | <0.01% | 11.08 |
| 180 | Cape Verde | 0.59 | <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, the Seychelles has emitted about 16 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 Seychelles emit per year?
The Seychelles emitted 653 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 Seychelles?
About 5 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is close to the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in the Seychelles rising or falling?
They have risen by 43% over the last ten years and risen by 335% since 1990. 2024 is the highest year on record.
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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