CO2 Emissions per Capita: Barbados

Analysis# Barbados CO2 Emissions per Capita Barbados emitted 2.523 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, down slightly from 2.446 metric tons in 2023. Since 1970, per capita emissions have increased 74.6%, rising from a low of 1.443 metric tons to a peak of 3.089 metric tons in 2019. The current level remains well below that 2019 peak but substantially above the nation's historical baseline, reflecting decades of economic development and energy consumption growth. The sharpest decline occurred in 2020, dropping to 2.388 metric tons—likely reflecting pandemic-related economic slowdown. Recovery was uneven through 2022–2023, with emissions hovering around 2.4–2.5 metric tons annually. The 2024 figure of 2.523 metric tons suggests stabilization rather than sustained decline, positioning Barbados at a moderate emissions level relative to its historical range.