CO2 Emissions per Capita: Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic's co2 emissions per capita is currently 2.995 metric tons as of 2024. # Dominican Republic CO2 Emissions per Capita The Dominican Republic's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.
Current (2024)
2.995 metric tons
+3.5% y/y
Peak (2024)
2.995 metric tons
Low (1971)
0.869 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Dominican Republic
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Dominican Republic
Analysis# Dominican Republic CO2 Emissions per Capita
The Dominican Republic's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.995 metric tons in 2024, marking both the current level and the country's all-time peak. Since 1970, when emissions stood at just 0.869 metric tons per capita, the nation has experienced a dramatic 239.2% increase over 54 years. This substantial rise reflects the country's economic development and growing energy consumption across industrial and transportation sectors.
The most significant acceleration occurred after 2017, when emissions began climbing sharply from 2.23 metric tons. Between 2020 and 2024, emissions increased by 22.4%, with only one minor dip in 2020 during pandemic-related slowdowns. The consistent upward trajectory through 2024 suggests continued growth in energy demand without major policy interventions to reduce carbon intensity or shift toward renewable energy sources.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.995 metric tons | +3.49% |
| 2023 | 2.894 metric tons | +1.22% |
| 2022 | 2.859 metric tons | +7.20% |
| 2021 | 2.667 metric tons | +9.04% |
| 2020 | 2.446 metric tons | -6.39% |
| 2019 | 2.613 metric tons | +9.93% |
| 2018 | 2.377 metric tons | +6.59% |
| 2017 | 2.23 metric tons | -5.39% |
| 2016 | 2.357 metric tons | +3.02% |
| 2015 | 2.288 metric tons | +8.75% |
| 2014 | 2.104 metric tons | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 2.108 metric tons | -2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.173 metric tons | +2.31% |
| 2011 | 2.124 metric tons | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 2.131 metric tons | +4.15% |
| 2009 | 2.046 metric tons | -5.45% |
| 2008 | 2.164 metric tons | -1.41% |
| 2007 | 2.195 metric tons | -0.36% |
| 2006 | 2.203 metric tons | +8.15% |
| 2005 | 2.037 metric tons | +6.43% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.914 metric tons | -8.55% |
| 2003 | 2.093 metric tons | -11.84% |
| 2002 | 2.374 metric tons | +8.11% |
| 2001 | 2.196 metric tons | -0.86% |
| 2000 | 2.215 metric tons | +2.74% |
| 1999 | 2.156 metric tons | +6.68% |
| 1998 | 2.021 metric tons | +12.78% |
| 1997 | 1.792 metric tons | +11.86% |
| 1996 | 1.602 metric tons | +5.67% |
| 1995 | 1.516 metric tons | +4.34% |
| 1994 | 1.453 metric tons | +14.68% |
| 1993 | 1.267 metric tons | -3.13% |
| 1992 | 1.308 metric tons | +13.74% |
| 1991 | 1.15 metric tons | +2.59% |
| 1990 | 1.121 metric tons | -16.28% |
| 1989 | 1.339 metric tons | +4.28% |
| 1988 | 1.284 metric tons | -1.68% |
| 1987 | 1.306 metric tons | +12.49% |
| 1986 | 1.161 metric tons | +9.43% |
| 1985 | 1.061 metric tons | -14.09% |
| 1984 | 1.235 metric tons | +2.83% |
| 1983 | 1.201 metric tons | +13.09% |
| 1982 | 1.062 metric tons | -4.84% |
| 1981 | 1.116 metric tons | -7.23% |
| 1980 | 1.203 metric tons | +0.42% |
| 1979 | 1.198 metric tons | +3.01% |
| 1978 | 1.163 metric tons | -0.60% |
| 1977 | 1.17 metric tons | +5.31% |
| 1976 | 1.111 metric tons | +0.00% |
| 1975 | 1.111 metric tons | +1.00% |
| 1974 | 1.1 metric tons | +4.07% |
| 1973 | 1.057 metric tons | -2.85% |
| 1972 | 1.088 metric tons | +25.20% |
| 1971 | 0.869 metric tons | -1.59% |
| 1970 | 0.883 metric tons | — |
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