CO₂ emissions by sector in Suriname
Suriname: CO₂ emissions by sector was 100,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
100,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
143rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
110,000 tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
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.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Suriname, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 80,000 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 50,000 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 2003 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2007 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 60,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 70,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 110,000 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2017 | 100,000 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 90,000 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 90,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 100,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 100,000 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.35 million tonnes, 7% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 100,000 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 530,000 tonnes, 19% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More climate change data for Suriname
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 8.45 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 240.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 98.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 141.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.3725 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 535.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 63.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 472.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2378 kt (2050)
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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Emissions are measured in tonnes.