Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Curacao
Curacao: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 2.29 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.29 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
155th
of 215 countries
All-time high
18.25 million tonnes
in 1976
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1926
Years of data
99
1926–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Curacao, 1926–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Curacao recorded 2.29 million tonnes for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 66.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Curacao peaked at 18.25 million tonnes in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1926.
Curacao ranks 155th of 215 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.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Curacao, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 6.13 million tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 9.67 million tonnes | +57.7% |
| 1952 | 5.58 million tonnes | -42.3% |
| 1953 | 6.46 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1954 | 13.07 million tonnes | +102.3% |
| 1955 | 10.81 million tonnes | -17.3% |
| 1956 | 13.99 million tonnes | +29.3% |
| 1957 | 9.55 million tonnes | -31.7% |
| 1958 | 8.37 million tonnes | -12.4% |
| 1959 | 10.77 million tonnes | +28.7% |
| 1960 | 9.26 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1961 | 9.67 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 10.61 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 10.17 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1964 | 9.89 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1965 | 8.87 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1966 | 8.29 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 10.22 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1968 | 9.50 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 12.43 million tonnes | +30.9% |
| 1970 | 13.91 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1971 | 12.10 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 1972 | 11.74 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 13.02 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 11.80 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1975 | 8.55 million tonnes | -27.6% |
| 1976 | 18.25 million tonnes | +113.6% |
| 1977 | 9.53 million tonnes | -47.8% |
| 1978 | 8.12 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 8.52 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 8.77 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 8.35 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 9.33 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 4.80 million tonnes | -48.6% |
| 1984 | 11.98 million tonnes | +149.7% |
| 1985 | 14.02 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 2.69 million tonnes | -80.8% |
| 1987 | 2.39 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 2.35 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 4.48 million tonnes | +90.4% |
| 1990 | 4.80 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 3.83 million tonnes | -20.2% |
| 1992 | 3.16 million tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1993 | 4.87 million tonnes | +54.4% |
| 1994 | 4.67 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 4.62 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 4.32 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 4.52 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 249,681 tonnes | -94.5% |
| 1999 | 1.87 million tonnes | +649.4% |
| 2000 | 4.96 million tonnes | +165.3% |
| 2001 | 5.06 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 4.87 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 4.88 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 5.12 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 5.07 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 5.29 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 5.95 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 5.72 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 5.86 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.03 million tonnes | -31.1% |
| 2011 | 5.15 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 6.29 million tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 5.93 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 6.80 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 7.33 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 6.20 million tonnes | -15.4% |
| 2017 | 4.97 million tonnes | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 4.32 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2019 | 2.40 million tonnes | -44.6% |
| 2020 | 2.01 million tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2021 | 2.14 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 2.21 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 2.20 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 2.29 million tonnes | +3.8% |
Curacao compared with similar countries
- Curacao's 2.29 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million tonnes, 7% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Curacao's 2.29 million tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.95 million tonnes, 29% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Curacao changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +649.4% | 249,681 tonnes | 1.87 million tonnes |
| 2000 | +165.3% | 1.87 million tonnes | 4.96 million tonnes |
| 1984 | +149.7% | 4.80 million tonnes | 11.98 million tonnes |
| 1976 | +113.6% | 8.55 million tonnes | 18.25 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 9.44 million tonnes | 5.58 million tonnes | 13.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.89 million tonnes | 8.29 million tonnes | 12.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.55 million tonnes | 8.12 million tonnes | 18.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.92 million tonnes | 2.35 million tonnes | 14.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.69 million tonnes | 249,681 tonnes | 4.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.28 million tonnes | 4.87 million tonnes | 5.95 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.34 million tonnes | 2.40 million tonnes | 7.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.17 million tonnes | 2.01 million tonnes | 2.29 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Curacao
More climate change data for Curacao
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 0.1898 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.9147 units per person (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2342 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Urban population 142,938 (2025)
- Population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Population, total 156,263 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Curacao?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Curacao was 2.29 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Curacao?
- The highest recorded value was 18.25 million tonnes in 1976.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Curacao?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1926.
- How does Curacao rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Curacao ranks 155th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Curacao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Curacao data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.