Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Suriname
Suriname: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 470,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas 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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Suriname is 470,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Suriname peaked at 500,000 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Suriname 80th out of 176 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 266,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 340,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 386,000 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 500,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 482,500 tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 490,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Suriname
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Population, total 639,850 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Urban population 420,949 (2025)
- Urban population 65.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.71 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 128.76 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.71 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.71 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Suriname?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Suriname was 470,000 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 500,000 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Suriname rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Suriname ranks 80th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. 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 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.