Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 25,344 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Solomon Islands, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Solomon Islands stood at 25,344.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.5% on the previous year and down 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Solomon Islands peaked at 192,405 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 15,094, in 2017.
That places Solomon Islands 161st 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 Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 135,766 | — |
| 2004 | 116,439 | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 192,405 | +65.2% |
| 2006 | 104,446 | -45.7% |
| 2007 | 127,617 | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 62,123 | -51.3% |
| 2009 | 79,109 | +27.3% |
| 2010 | 52,776 | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 56,656 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 128,926 | +127.6% |
| 2013 | 105,790 | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 84,904 | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 100,425 | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 131,705 | +31.1% |
| 2017 | 15,094 | -88.5% |
| 2018 | 56,163 | +272.1% |
| 2019 | 30,250 | -46.1% |
| 2020 | 19,813 | -34.5% |
| 2021 | 55,764 | +181.5% |
| 2022 | 52,014 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 46,063 | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 57,548 | +24.9% |
| 2025 | 50,191 | -12.8% |
| 2026 | 25,344 | -49.5% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 25,344 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 25,344 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 16% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 116,844 | 62,123 | 192,405 | 7 |
| 2010s | 76,269 | 15,094 | 131,705 | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,820 | 19,813 | 57,548 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More climate change data for Solomon Islands
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 0 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 113.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 23.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 90.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0885 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.38 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0009 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Solomon Islands?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Solomon Islands was 25,344 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 192,405 in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,094 in 2017.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Solomon Islands ranks 161st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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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