How does Cuba rank for territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita?

Cuba ranks 127th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Cuba?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cuba data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita in Cuba

Name: Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita in Cuba
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cuba: Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita was 2.23 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.23 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 4.5%

World rank

127th

of 213 countries

All-time high

3.48 tonnes per person

in 1982

All-time low

0.0584 tonnes per person

in 1949

Years of data

169

1856–2024

Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita in Cuba, 1856–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita in Cuba is 2.23 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita in Cuba peaked at 3.48 tonnes per person in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0.0584 tonnes per person, in 1949.

That places Cuba 127th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, 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
1850s	0.261 tonnes per person	0.2311 tonnes per person	0.2931 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.3949 tonnes per person	0.2151 tonnes per person	0.5065 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.443 tonnes per person	0.3855 tonnes per person	0.4615 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.3973 tonnes per person	0.3575 tonnes per person	0.4825 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.5414 tonnes per person	0.4491 tonnes per person	0.6239 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.7545 tonnes per person	0.5489 tonnes per person	0.9351 tonnes per person	10
1910s	1.23 tonnes per person	0.9003 tonnes per person	1.42 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.5141 tonnes per person	0.224 tonnes per person	1.18 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.21 tonnes per person	0.1526 tonnes per person	0.3309 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.1032 tonnes per person	0.0584 tonnes per person	0.1458 tonnes per person	10
1950s	1.37 tonnes per person	0.875 tonnes per person	2.59 tonnes per person	10
1960s	1.83 tonnes per person	1.65 tonnes per person	1.99 tonnes per person	10
1970s	2.66 tonnes per person	2.11 tonnes per person	3.25 tonnes per person	10
1980s	3.29 tonnes per person	3.08 tonnes per person	3.48 tonnes per person	10
1990s	2.19 tonnes per person	1.83 tonnes per person	2.79 tonnes per person	10
2000s	2.31 tonnes per person	2.18 tonnes per person	2.5 tonnes per person	10
2010s	2.43 tonnes per person	2.01 tonnes per person	2.92 tonnes per person	10
2020s	2.08 tonnes per person	1.9 tonnes per person	2.23 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Cuba

124 Uruguay 2.35 tonnes per person compare
125 Bolivia 2.31 tonnes per person compare
126 Brazil 2.28 tonnes per person compare
128 Egypt 2.22 tonnes per person compare
129 India 2.2 tonnes per person compare
130 Saint Helena 2.16 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

More climate change data for Cuba

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth -0.4% (2025)
Population, total 10.94 million (2025)
Urban population growth -0.3% (2025)
Urban population 8.45 million (2025)
Urban population 77.2% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.23 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.81 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 2.23 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.23 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Cuba →

Frequently asked questions

What is territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita in Cuba?: Territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita in Cuba was 2.23 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Cuba?: The highest recorded value was 3.48 tonnes per person in 1982.
What is the lowest territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Cuba?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0584 tonnes per person in 1949.
How does Cuba rank for territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita?: Cuba ranks 127th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is territorial vs. consumption-based co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Cuba?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cuba data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 22,945 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.