CO2 Emissions per Capita: Turks and Caicos Islands

Analysis# Turks and Caicos Islands CO2 Emissions per Capita Turks and Caicos Islands emitted 4.923 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, approaching its all-time peak of 5.122 metric tons recorded in 2019. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 745.9%, climbing from a baseline of 0.309 metric tons in 1997. The archipelago's carbon footprint has grown substantially over five decades, reflecting economic development and increased energy consumption across the island nation. A dramatic acceleration occurred between 2017 and 2018, when emissions nearly doubled from 2.212 to 4.565 metric tons—a shift suggesting significant changes in industrial activity or energy infrastructure. After peaking in 2019, emissions declined modestly through 2022 but have remained elevated since, hovering near 4.8 to 4.9 metric tons annually. The current trajectory indicates emissions have stabilized at roughly double their 2015 level, with no clear downward momentum emerging in recent years.