Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita was 4.82 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico, 1970–2024
Source: Joint Research Centre (European Commission) and International Energy Agency (IEA), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico stood at 4.82.
That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico peaked at 15.17 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 3.01, in 2013.
Puerto Rico ranks 57th of 203 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.
Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10.83 | — |
| 1971 | 11.49 | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 13.8 | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 14.97 | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 13.91 | -7.1% |
| 1975 | 12.7 | -8.7% |
| 1976 | 13.7 | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 15.17 | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 15.16 | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 12.76 | -15.8% |
| 1980 | 10.35 | -18.9% |
| 1981 | 8.77 | -15.2% |
| 1982 | 6.59 | -24.9% |
| 1983 | 6.64 | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 5.9 | -11.2% |
| 1985 | 5.11 | -13.4% |
| 1986 | 6.28 | +22.9% |
| 1987 | 5.56 | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 6.43 | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 6.68 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 5.38 | -19.5% |
| 1991 | 5.48 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 5.65 | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 5.74 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 5.87 | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 5.94 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 5.95 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 6.06 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 6.13 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 6.62 | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 6.61 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 6.51 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 5.27 | -19.1% |
| 2003 | 6.83 | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 6.84 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 6.89 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 4.46 | -35.2% |
| 2007 | 4.75 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 4.09 | -13.8% |
| 2009 | 3.74 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 3.61 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 3.16 | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 3.1 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 3.01 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 3.21 | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 3.42 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 3.26 | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 3.41 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 4.17 | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 3.82 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 3.8 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 3.88 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 4.32 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 4.57 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 4.82 | +5.5% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 4.82 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.15, 94% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 4.82 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.52, 1.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.45 | 10.83 | 15.17 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.83 | 5.11 | 10.35 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.88 | 5.38 | 6.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 3.74 | 6.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.42 | 3.01 | 4.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.28 | 3.8 | 4.82 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More climate change data for Puerto Rico
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.50 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,291 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 329.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 961.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 34.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0196 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0524 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico?
- Energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita in Puerto Rico was 4.82 in 2024, according to Joint Research Centre (European Commission) and International Energy Agency (IEA), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 15.17 in 1977.
- What is the lowest energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.01 in 2013.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita?
- Puerto Rico ranks 57th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from Joint Research Centre (European Commission) and International Energy Agency (IEA), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average energy consumption per capita is measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Average carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per capita are measured in tonnes per person.