Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominica
Dominica: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 170,858 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
170,858 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
197th
of 215 countries
All-time high
186,864 tonnes
in 2009
All-time low
3,664 tonnes
in 1951
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominica, 1951–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominica stood at 170,858 tonnes.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominica peaked at 186,864 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1951.
Dominica ranks 197th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominica, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 7,328 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1953 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1954 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 7,328 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1959 | 10,992 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1960 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 10,992 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 14,656 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1964 | 14,656 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 14,656 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 14,656 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 21,984 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1968 | 21,984 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 18,320 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1970 | 25,648 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1971 | 25,648 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 25,648 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 25,648 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 29,312 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 29,312 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 29,312 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 25,648 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 25,648 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 32,976 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1980 | 36,640 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 36,640 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 40,304 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 40,304 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 43,968 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 47,632 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 47,632 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 47,632 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 54,960 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 58,624 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 58,624 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 58,624 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 58,624 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 62,288 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 69,616 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 80,608 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 73,280 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 80,608 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 76,944 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 80,608 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 102,592 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 2001 | 109,920 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 102,592 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 117,248 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 142,896 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 150,224 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 142,896 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 172,208 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 168,544 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 186,864 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 168,544 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 150,224 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2012 | 164,880 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2013 | 157,552 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 168,544 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 175,872 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 172,208 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 153,888 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 164,880 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 172,208 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 157,552 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 161,216 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 164,871 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 164,537 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 170,858 tonnes | +3.8% |
Dominica compared with similar countries
- Dominica's 170,858 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominica's 170,858 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.95 million tonnes, 2% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Dominica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | +100.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes |
| 1958 | +100.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes |
| 1953 | -50.0% | 7,328 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes |
| 1959 | +50.0% | 7,328 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes |
| 1967 | +50.0% | 14,656 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,292 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 9 |
| 1960s | 15,389 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 27,480 tonnes | 25,648 tonnes | 32,976 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 45,434 tonnes | 36,640 tonnes | 58,624 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 69,982 tonnes | 58,624 tonnes | 80,608 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 139,598 tonnes | 102,592 tonnes | 186,864 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 164,880 tonnes | 150,224 tonnes | 175,872 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 163,807 tonnes | 157,552 tonnes | 170,858 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominica
- 194 Palau 226,099 tonnes compare
- 195 Vanuatu 197,079 tonnes compare
- 196 British Virgin Islands 192,507 tonnes compare
- 198 Marshall Islands 154,480 tonnes compare
- 199 Tonga 152,540 tonnes compare
- 200 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 151,882 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Dominica
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 472,800 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 55.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 40.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0556 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.01 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominica?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Dominica was 170,858 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 Dominica?
- The highest recorded value was 186,864 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Dominica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1951.
- How does Dominica rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Dominica ranks 197th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Dominica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominica 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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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.