Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Bahamas
Bahamas: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 248,018 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Bahamas, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Bahamas stood at 248,018 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 82.3% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Bahamas peaked at 1.58 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 127,611 tonnes, in 2003.
Bahamas ranks 107th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 691,244 tonnes | 127,611 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 839,997 tonnes | 199,251 tonnes | 1.58 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 669,513 tonnes | 248,018 tonnes | 1.40 million tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Bahamas
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Population, total 403,033 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Urban population 327,790 (2025)
- Urban population 81.3% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.65 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 180.56 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 7.65 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.65 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Bahamas?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Bahamas was 248,018 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 127,611 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Bahamas rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Bahamas ranks 107th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.