CO₂ emissions · Other · 2024 data
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha CO₂ Emissions
Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha emitted 11 thousand tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, or 2.17 t per person — #210 of 213 countries and 0.00% of global emissions. That is 46% of the world average of 4.73 t per person. Emissions peaked in 2016 at 15 thousand tonnes and are now 27% lower.
CO₂ emissions of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, 1968–2024
Million tonnes of CO₂ per year · fossil fuels and industry, excluding land use · Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Budget and Jones et al. (CC BY 4.0)
CO₂ emissions by year (table)
| Year | CO₂ (million t) | Per person (t) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.0 | 2.17 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0 | 2.06 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0 | 2.05 | +57.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0 | 1.35 | -36.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0 | 2.02 | -26.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0 | 2.67 | +36.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0 | 2.00 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.0 | 1.99 | -26.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0 | 2.64 | +36.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0 | 1.99 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0 | 2.00 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0 | 2.01 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0 | 2.03 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0 | 2.04 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0 | 2.05 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0 | 2.07 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.0 | 2.08 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0 | 2.06 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0 | 2.01 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0 | 1.97 | +57.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0 | 1.29 | -36.4% |
| 2003 | 0.0 | 1.90 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0 | 1.87 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0 | 1.84 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0 | 1.82 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0 | 1.80 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0 | 1.78 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.0 | 1.76 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0 | 1.74 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0 | 1.73 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0 | 1.71 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0 | 1.69 | +57.1% |
| 1992 | 0.0 | 1.12 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0 | 1.11 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0 | 1.10 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.0 | 1.10 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.0 | 1.09 | +75.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0 | 0.55 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0 | 0.55 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0 | 0.55 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0 | 0.55 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0 | 0.56 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.0 | 0.56 | -42.9% |
| 1981 | 0.0 | 1.13 | — |
| 1968 | 0.0 | 0.65 | — |
Where Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha's CO₂ comes from
Oil is the largest source. Oil dominates — mostly transport fuel, so electrifying vehicles matters most here.
Per person: Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha vs the world
Primary energy use: 8,416 kWh per person (world 21,654 kWh).
All greenhouse gases (2024)
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Data: Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Budget and Jones et al. (CC BY 4.0). CO₂ figures cover fossil fuels and industry (territorial), excluding land-use change unless stated.