Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -114.68 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands, 1965–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded -114.68 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 281.0% on the previous year and down 214.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands peaked at 400 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -300 % change on previous year, in 1967.
British Virgin Islands ranks 195th of 214 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -300 % change on previous year | +200.0% |
| 1968 | 250 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1969 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 1970 | -100 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1972 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1978 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1982 | -150 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 150 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1984 | -100 % change on previous year | -166.7% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -100 % change on previous year | +100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | -50 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1998 | -100 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2000 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 200 % change on previous year | -400.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | -33.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 50 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 2007 | -75 % change on previous year | -325.0% |
| 2008 | 100 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 2009 | -50 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2010 | 400 % change on previous year | -900.0% |
| 2011 | -120 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2012 | 100 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -50 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2018 | 53.85 % change on previous year | -207.7% |
| 2019 | 216.67 % change on previous year | +302.4% |
| 2020 | -114.29 % change on previous year | -152.7% |
| 2021 | 200 % change on previous year | -275.0% |
| 2022 | -30.1 % change on previous year | -115.1% |
| 2023 | -114.68 % change on previous year | +281.0% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's -114.68 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 46.18 % change on previous year. (74 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's -114.68 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -37.39 % change on previous year, 3.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -54.17 % change on previous year | -300 % change on previous year | 250 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | -35.71 % change on previous year | -150 % change on previous year | 150 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -52.78 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 15.83 % change on previous year | -75 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.56 % change on previous year | -120 % change on previous year | 400 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -14.77 % change on previous year | -114.68 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 192 Tonga -109.44 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Cook Islands -109.91 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) -112.75 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Antigua and Barbuda -116.32 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Turkmenistan -117.03 % change on previous year compare
- 198 Palau -121.72 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for British Virgin Islands
- Share co2 vs population 0.0003 (2100)
- Urban population growth 2.2% (2025)
- Urban population 22,804 (2025)
- Population, total 39,732 (2025)
- Population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -46.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.5739 units per person (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 2.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 0.6612 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions, gaps filled 6.26 million tonnes (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands was -114.68 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 400 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -300 % change on previous year in 1967.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 195th out of 214 countries with data for 2023.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 214.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.