CO₂ emissions by sector in Belize
Belize: CO₂ emissions by sector was 170,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Belize, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Belize is 170,000 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and up 325.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Belize peaked at 170,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 30,000 tonnes, in 1992.
Belize ranks 132nd of 187 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.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Belize, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 140,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1992 | 30,000 tonnes | -78.6% |
| 1993 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1995 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1999 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2001 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2005 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 100,000 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 2016 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 129,999 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 2018 | 140,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 140,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 140,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 150,000 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2022 | 160,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 170,000 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.35 million tonnes, 13% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Belize's 170,000 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 530,000 tonnes, 32% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 48,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 85,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 155,000 tonnes | 140,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belize
More climate change data for Belize
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 5.79 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 226.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 67.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 159.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 45.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 38.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.38 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1462 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Belize?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Belize was 170,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 170,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Belize rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Belize ranks 132nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 325.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.