Trinidad and Tobago CO₂ Emissions
Trinidad and Tobago emitted 35 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, 0.09% of the global total. That ranks it 67th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 22.93 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does Trinidad and Tobago emit?
Trinidad and Tobago produced 35 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so Trinidad and Tobago accounts for 0.09% of it.
With a population of about 1.5 million, that is 22.93 tonnes per person, 4.8 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in Trinidad and Tobago since 1990
Annual emissions in Trinidad and Tobago have risen by 104% since 1990, from 17 million tonnes to 35 million tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have fallen by 26%. Emissions peaked in 2010 at 47 million tonnes and are now 27% below that level.
Where the CO₂ comes from
Gas is the largest source of CO₂ in Trinidad and Tobago, at about 86% of the total, followed by oil at 13% and cement at 1%.
How Trinidad and Tobago compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to Trinidad and Tobago in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Norway | 37.18 | 0.10% | 6.67 |
| 66 | Portugal | 35.54 | 0.09% | 3.41 |
| 67 | Trinidad and Tobago | 34.58 | 0.09% | 22.93 |
| 68 | Hong Kong | 33.32 | 0.09% | 4.49 |
| 69 | Ireland | 33.31 | 0.09% | 6.34 |
Historical emissions
Carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for a long time, so past emissions matter as well as current ones. Since records began, Trinidad and Tobago has emitted about 1.7 billion tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry. That is 0.09% of the cumulative global total, compared with 0.09% of emissions in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Trinidad and Tobago emit per year?
Trinidad and Tobago emitted 35 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. That is 0.09% of global emissions.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Trinidad and Tobago?
About 22.93 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 4.8 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in Trinidad and Tobago rising or falling?
They have fallen by 26% over the last ten years and risen by 104% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2010 at 47 million tonnes and are now 27% below that level.
What is the largest source of CO₂ in Trinidad and Tobago?
Gas is the largest source, responsible for about 86% of emissions from fossil fuels and industry, followed by oil at 13%.
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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