Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Fiji
Fiji: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 1.45 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.45 million tonnes
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
161st
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.51 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
120,912 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Fiji, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Fiji is 1.45 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Fiji peaked at 1.51 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 120,912 tonnes, in 1950.
That places Fiji 161st out of 215 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.
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Fiji, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 120,912 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 131,904 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1952 | 157,552 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1953 | 168,544 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1954 | 157,552 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1955 | 172,208 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1956 | 194,192 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1957 | 164,880 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 1958 | 175,872 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1959 | 197,856 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1960 | 194,192 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1961 | 168,544 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1962 | 230,832 tonnes | +37.0% |
| 1963 | 241,824 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 424,905 tonnes | +75.7% |
| 1965 | 344,267 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 1966 | 322,252 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1967 | 355,228 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1968 | 395,504 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1969 | 432,146 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 520,050 tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1971 | 549,271 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 578,555 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 629,851 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 670,185 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 622,581 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1976 | 482,997 tonnes | -22.4% |
| 1977 | 764,627 tonnes | +58.3% |
| 1978 | 709,084 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1979 | 836,456 tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 792,420 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.08 million tonnes | +35.9% |
| 1982 | 835,123 tonnes | -22.5% |
| 1983 | 708,926 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 1984 | 577,209 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1985 | 572,991 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 598,086 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 471,995 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1988 | 549,765 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1989 | 625,202 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 801,220 tonnes | +28.2% |
| 1991 | 655,032 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1992 | 730,309 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 728,647 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 723,077 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 736,697 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 792,447 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 764,285 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 743,300 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 756,467 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 814,852 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 1.00 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2002 | 835,392 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2003 | 992,944 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2004 | 1.30 million tonnes | +31.0% |
| 2005 | 1.02 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2006 | 1.15 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 1.08 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 791,424 tonnes | -27.0% |
| 2009 | 703,488 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 1.03 million tonnes | +46.4% |
| 2011 | 930,656 tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2012 | 908,672 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 1.04 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 1.18 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 1.46 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 2016 | 1.34 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 1.45 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 1.48 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 1.51 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 1.37 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 1.09 million tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2022 | 1.39 million tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2023 | 1.38 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 1.45 million tonnes | +4.6% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 1.45 million tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 7% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 1.45 million tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million tonnes, 9% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 164,147 tonnes | 120,912 tonnes | 197,856 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 310,969 tonnes | 168,544 tonnes | 432,146 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 636,366 tonnes | 482,997 tonnes | 836,456 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 680,889 tonnes | 471,995 tonnes | 1.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 743,148 tonnes | 655,032 tonnes | 801,220 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 969,992 tonnes | 703,488 tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.23 million tonnes | 908,672 tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 million tonnes | 1.09 million tonnes | 1.45 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Fiji
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.54 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,411 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 381.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,029 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 66.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 43.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1652 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Fiji?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Fiji was 1.45 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,912 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Fiji rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Fiji ranks 161st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.