CO2 Emissions per Capita: British Virgin Islands

Analysis# British Virgin Islands CO2 Emissions per Capita The British Virgin Islands produced 2.326 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, positioning the territory in the lower-to-middle range globally. This figure remains well below the 2010 peak of 2.547 metric tons but substantially higher than the 1986 low of 0.444 metric tons. Over the past 54 years, per capita emissions have surged 216.5%, reflecting the territory's economic development and increased energy consumption since 1970. Recent data reveals fluctuating but relatively stable emissions between 2015 and 2024, hovering around 2.1 to 2.4 metric tons annually. A notable dip occurred in 2018 at 1.919 metric tons, followed by a recovery spike in 2019 to 2.401 metric tons. The current trajectory suggests emissions have plateaued rather than declining, with 2024 marking a modest increase from the previous year.