Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas
Bahamas: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 40,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
40,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
124th
of 179 countries
All-time high
50,000 tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
10,000 tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas stood at 40,000 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas peaked at 50,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 10,000 tonnes, in 1992.
That places Bahamas 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1993 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 40,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2016 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2020 | 40,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 5% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 40,000 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 110,000 tonnes, 36% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
- 121 Malta 50,000 tonnes compare
- 121 Panama 50,000 tonnes compare
- 121 Seychelles 50,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Afghanistan 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Angola 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 Botswana 40,000 tonnes compare
- 124 North Macedonia 40,000 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Bahamas
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 452,114 kg (2021)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 55.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 42.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 12.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.1608 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.4605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2307 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.0795 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1512 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0003 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Bahamas was 40,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 50,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 1992.
- How does Bahamas rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Bahamas ranks 124th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.