CO2 Emissions per Capita: Bahamas, The

Analysis# Bahamas, The CO2 Emissions per Capita The Bahamas emitted 3.636 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, down dramatically from its 1972 peak of 8.802 metric tons. This represents a 53.3% decline over the five-decade period since 1970, though current levels remain above the nation's all-time low of 2.298 metric tons in 2011. The long-term reduction reflects broader shifts in energy consumption and economic activity across the island nation. Year-to-year volatility marks the recent decade, with emissions fluctuating between 2.964 and 3.675 metric tons from 2015 onward. A notable dip occurred in 2020, likely reflecting pandemic-related economic disruptions, followed by a rebound. The 2024 figure of 3.636 metric tons sits near the middle of this range, suggesting emissions have stabilized at roughly double the 2011 minimum but less than half the 1972 peak.