Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 94,531 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Vanuatu, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Vanuatu is 94,531, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 72.5% on the previous year and down 98.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Vanuatu peaked at 7.61 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 94,531, in 2026.
That places Vanuatu 146th 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.47 million | — |
| 2004 | 1.98 million | -19.7% |
| 2005 | 995,456 | -49.7% |
| 2006 | 837,029 | -15.9% |
| 2007 | 2.39 million | +185.3% |
| 2008 | 1.75 million | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 2.12 million | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 2.99 million | +40.9% |
| 2011 | 3.98 million | +33.2% |
| 2012 | 2.94 million | -26.1% |
| 2013 | 4.05 million | +37.5% |
| 2014 | 4.88 million | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 4.67 million | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 7.61 million | +63.1% |
| 2017 | 4.40 million | -42.3% |
| 2018 | 5.12 million | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 1.44 million | -71.9% |
| 2020 | 1.47 million | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 718,574 | -51.2% |
| 2022 | 831,067 | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 954,570 | +14.9% |
| 2024 | 424,664 | -55.5% |
| 2025 | 344,376 | -18.9% |
| 2026 | 94,531 | -72.5% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 94,531 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 94,531 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 58% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.79 million | 837,029 | 2.47 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.21 million | 1.44 million | 7.61 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 691,487 | 94,531 | 1.47 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
More climate change data for Vanuatu
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 0 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 645.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 155.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 490.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.5852 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2124 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1064 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0004 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Vanuatu?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Vanuatu was 94,531 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 7.61 million in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 94,531 in 2026.
- How does Vanuatu rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Vanuatu ranks 146th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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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