Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 84,343 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
84,343
Change on year
up 141.1%
World rank
147th
of 248 countries
All-time high
202,850
in 2007
All-time low
16,892
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico stood at 84,343.
That represents a change of up 141.1% on the previous year and up 99.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico peaked at 202,850 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 16,892, in 2022.
That places Puerto Rico 147th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 70,737 | — |
| 2004 | 44,542 | -37.0% |
| 2005 | 153,772 | +245.2% |
| 2006 | 70,650 | -54.1% |
| 2007 | 202,850 | +187.1% |
| 2008 | 91,861 | -54.7% |
| 2009 | 201,079 | +118.9% |
| 2010 | 47,751 | -76.3% |
| 2011 | 109,220 | +128.7% |
| 2012 | 102,621 | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 180,629 | +76.0% |
| 2014 | 162,007 | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 70,889 | -56.2% |
| 2016 | 42,293 | -40.3% |
| 2017 | 32,673 | -22.7% |
| 2018 | 50,715 | +55.2% |
| 2019 | 134,202 | +164.6% |
| 2020 | 21,356 | -84.1% |
| 2021 | 51,126 | +139.4% |
| 2022 | 16,892 | -67.0% |
| 2023 | 31,452 | +86.2% |
| 2024 | 43,774 | +39.2% |
| 2025 | 34,987 | -20.1% |
| 2026 | 84,343 | +141.1% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 84,343 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 1.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 84,343 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 558,621, 15% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 119,356 | 44,542 | 202,850 | 7 |
| 2010s | 93,300 | 32,673 | 180,629 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,561 | 16,892 | 84,343 | 7 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 961.57 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Puerto Rico was 84,343 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 202,850 in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,892 in 2022.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Puerto Rico ranks 147th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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