Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Seychelles
Seychelles: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 50,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Seychelles, 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 Seychelles stood at 50,000 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Seychelles peaked at 80,000 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Seychelles ranks 119th of 176 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 51,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,500 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Seychelles
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Population, total 122,730 (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Urban population 55,821 (2025)
- Urban population 45.5% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 5 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 16.11 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 5 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 5 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Seychelles?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Seychelles was 50,000 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 Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 80,000 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Seychelles rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Seychelles ranks 119th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.