CO₂ emissions by sector in Suriname
Suriname: CO₂ emissions by sector was 100,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Suriname, 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 Suriname is 100,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Suriname peaked at 110,000 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Suriname ranks 143rd of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 60,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 83,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 95,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Suriname
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Population, total 639,850 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Urban population 420,949 (2025)
- Urban population 65.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.71 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 128.76 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.71 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.71 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Suriname?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Suriname was 100,000 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 110,000 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Suriname rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Suriname ranks 143rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.