Bahamas: environment
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How much CO2 does the Bahamas emit per person?
The European Commission's EDGAR database puts carbon dioxide emissions per person in the Bahamas at 3.6 tonnes in 2024. The peak was 3.8 tonnes in 2008 and the low 2.3 tonnes in 2011. It is 8th highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 2.3 tonnes. World rank, highest first: 72nd of 186.
What are the Bahamas' emissions?
According to the European Commission's EDGAR database, total greenhouse gas emissions in the Bahamas was 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. No year since 2005 has been higher. Across Latin America & Caribbean the middle value was 19.2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, and the Bahamas placed 25th highest of 33. Worldwide: 164th of 186.
What is PM2.5 air pollution in the Bahamas?
According to the Global Burden of Disease study, average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in the Bahamas was 5.3 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. The peak was 8.5 micrograms per cubic metre in 2005 and the low 4.9 micrograms per cubic metre in 2013. Latin America & Caribbean median: 15.7 micrograms per cubic metre; the Bahamas is 33rd highest of 33. Of 192 countries with 2023 data, 181st highest.
What share of the Bahamas is protected land?
In 2025, the share of land in protected areas in the Bahamas was 34.6%, according to the UN Environment Programme. Its high point since 2013 was 2017, at 36.6%; its low point was 2013, at 13.3%. It is 3rd highest of 33 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 20.1%. Worldwide: 24th of 192.
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