CO2 Emissions per Capita: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis's co2 emissions per capita is currently 2.884 metric tons as of 2024. # Saint Kitts and Nevis CO2 Emissions per Capita Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 2.
Current (2024)
2.884 metric tons
+3.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
2.884 metric tons
Low (1970)
0.332 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Saint Kitts and Nevis
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Saint Kitts and Nevis
Analysis# Saint Kitts and Nevis CO2 Emissions per Capita
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 2.884 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, marking both its current level and all-time peak. Since 1970, when emissions stood at just 0.332 metric tons, the nation has experienced a dramatic 768.7% increase. This steep upward trajectory reflects the country's economic development and rising energy consumption over five decades.
Recent data from 2015 to 2024 reveals a consistent upward trend, with only minor fluctuations. A notable dip occurred in 2020–2021, likely reflecting pandemic-related economic slowdown, but emissions rebounded sharply thereafter. The steady climb from 2.485 metric tons in 2021 to 2.884 in 2024 suggests the emissions trajectory remains steeply upward, indicating intensifying pressure on the nation's carbon footprint.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.884 metric tons | +3.33% |
| 2023 | 2.791 metric tons | +0.22% |
| 2022 | 2.785 metric tons | +12.07% |
| 2021 | 2.485 metric tons | -2.63% |
| 2020 | 2.552 metric tons | -7.97% |
| 2019 | 2.773 metric tons | +17.35% |
| 2018 | 2.363 metric tons | +6.92% |
| 2017 | 2.21 metric tons | -6.71% |
| 2016 | 2.369 metric tons | +9.47% |
| 2015 | 2.164 metric tons | +4.74% |
| 2014 | 2.066 metric tons | +6.88% |
| 2013 | 1.933 metric tons | +13.91% |
| 2012 | 1.697 metric tons | +2.29% |
| 2011 | 1.659 metric tons | -21.26% |
| 2010 | 2.107 metric tons | +9.23% |
| 2009 | 1.929 metric tons | +12.35% |
| 2008 | 1.717 metric tons | +4.82% |
| 2007 | 1.638 metric tons | +10.08% |
| 2006 | 1.488 metric tons | +13.67% |
| 2005 | 1.309 metric tons | -7.29% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.412 metric tons | +8.12% |
| 2003 | 1.306 metric tons | +3.65% |
| 2002 | 1.26 metric tons | +13.51% |
| 2001 | 1.11 metric tons | +1.09% |
| 2000 | 1.098 metric tons | +18.06% |
| 1999 | 0.93 metric tons | -0.21% |
| 1998 | 0.932 metric tons | +1.19% |
| 1997 | 0.921 metric tons | +1.21% |
| 1996 | 0.91 metric tons | +14.32% |
| 1995 | 0.796 metric tons | -16.82% |
| 1994 | 0.957 metric tons | +17.14% |
| 1993 | 0.817 metric tons | +19.27% |
| 1992 | 0.685 metric tons | -0.58% |
| 1991 | 0.689 metric tons | +34.05% |
| 1990 | 0.514 metric tons | -1.72% |
| 1989 | 0.523 metric tons | +3.16% |
| 1988 | 0.507 metric tons | +15.23% |
| 1987 | 0.44 metric tons | +7.06% |
| 1986 | 0.411 metric tons | -10.46% |
| 1985 | 0.459 metric tons | +1.10% |
| 1984 | 0.454 metric tons | +11.82% |
| 1983 | 0.406 metric tons | -1.93% |
| 1982 | 0.414 metric tons | -5.91% |
| 1981 | 0.44 metric tons | -1.35% |
| 1980 | 0.446 metric tons | -1.11% |
| 1979 | 0.451 metric tons | -0.66% |
| 1978 | 0.454 metric tons | +0.44% |
| 1977 | 0.452 metric tons | +11.06% |
| 1976 | 0.407 metric tons | -8.95% |
| 1975 | 0.447 metric tons | +20.81% |
| 1974 | 0.37 metric tons | -10.19% |
| 1973 | 0.412 metric tons | +0.73% |
| 1972 | 0.409 metric tons | +22.09% |
| 1971 | 0.335 metric tons | +0.90% |
| 1970 | 0.332 metric tons | — |
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