Turks and Caicos Islands CO₂ Emissions
The Turks and Caicos Islands emitted 379 thousand tonnes of CO₂ in 2024, less than 0.01% of the global total. That ranks it 187th of 213 countries and territories and works out at 8.14 tonnes per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) via Our World in Data
How much CO₂ does the Turks and Caicos Islands emit?
The Turks and Caicos Islands produced 379 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry in 2024. The world total was 38.6 billion tonnes, so the Turks and Caicos Islands accounts for less than 0.01% of it.
With a population of about 46,563, that is 8.14 tonnes per person, 1.7 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
CO₂ emissions in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 1990
Annual emissions in the Turks and Caicos Islands have risen by 542% since 1990, from 59 thousand tonnes to 379 thousand tonnes. Over the last ten years, from 2014 to 2024, they have risen by 23%. 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 Turks and Caicos Islands.
How the Turks and Caicos Islands compares with other countries
These are the countries closest to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all 213 countries.
| # | Country | Total (Mt) | Share of world | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | Andorra | 0.43 | <0.01% | 5.18 |
| 186 | Central African Republic | 0.40 | <0.01% | 0.07 |
| 187 | Turks and Caicos Islands | 0.38 | <0.01% | 8.14 |
| 188 | Grenada | 0.38 | <0.01% | 3.22 |
| 189 | Guinea-Bissau | 0.34 | <0.01% | 0.15 |
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 Turks and Caicos Islands 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 the Turks and Caicos Islands emit per year?
The Turks and Caicos Islands emitted 379 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
About 8.14 tonnes of CO₂ per person in 2024, which is 1.7 times the world average of 4.73 tonnes.
Are CO₂ emissions in the Turks and Caicos Islands rising or falling?
They have risen by 23% over the last ten years and risen by 542% 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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