Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 40.44 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominican Republic, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominican Republic stood at 40.44 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominican Republic peaked at 58.12 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.20 million tonnes, in 1990.
Dominican Republic ranks 65th of 120 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.
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.20 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 6.74 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1992 | 7.60 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1993 | 8.19 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1994 | 8.61 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 11.08 million tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1996 | 12.10 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 12.58 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 13.14 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 11.43 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 12.16 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 37.95 million tonnes | +212.1% |
| 2002 | 29.33 million tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 32.25 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2004 | 29.02 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 35.57 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 39.75 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 32.63 million tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2008 | 31.11 million tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 49.93 million tonnes | +60.5% |
| 2010 | 58.12 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 50.50 million tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2012 | 47.49 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 46.31 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 34.45 million tonnes | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 38.75 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 33.44 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2017 | 33.62 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 35.09 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 37.37 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 34.10 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 38.14 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 40.88 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 40.44 million tonnes | -1.1% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 40.44 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 70.72 million tonnes, 57% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 40.44 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 25.54 million tonnes, 1.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominican Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +212.1% | 12.16 million tonnes | 37.95 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.77 million tonnes | 6.20 million tonnes | 13.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.97 million tonnes | 12.16 million tonnes | 49.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.51 million tonnes | 33.44 million tonnes | 58.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.39 million tonnes | 34.10 million tonnes | 40.88 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More climate change data for Dominican Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 99.83 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,024 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 235.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 642.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.42 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominican Republic?
- Consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominican Republic was 40.44 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 58.12 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.20 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Dominican Republic ranks 65th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual consumption-based emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), measured in tonnes.