Live estimate
Mauritius CO₂ Emissions
Mauritius emitted 4.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024: 0.0% of the world total, the 139th most of 213 countries. That is 3.7 tonnes per person, 22% below the world average of 4.7 t.
Estimated CO₂ emitted by Mauritius in 2026 so far
0
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CO₂ in 2024
4.7 Mt
4.7 million tonnes
World rank
#139
of 213 countries
Share of world
0.0%
world total 38.6 Gt
Per person
3.7 t
world average 4.7 t
Change vs 2023
+2.2%
2023: 4.6 Mt
Historical share
0.0%
#137 since 1750
Trend since 2000
Emissions rose 2.2% in 2024 compared with 2023. Compared with 2005, emissions are up 42%. 2024 was the highest year on record.
Show yearly data (million tonnes)
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.7 |
| 2023 | 4.6 |
| 2022 | 4.3 |
| 2021 | 4.0 |
| 2020 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 4.5 |
| 2018 | 4.5 |
| 2017 | 4.5 |
| 2016 | 4.3 |
| 2015 | 4.2 |
| 2014 | 4.2 |
| 2013 | 4.1 |
| 2012 | 4.0 |
| 2011 | 3.9 |
| 2010 | 3.9 |
| 2009 | 3.7 |
| 2008 | 3.8 |
| 2007 | 3.7 |
| 2006 | 3.6 |
| 2005 | 3.3 |
| 2004 | 3.1 |
| 2003 | 3.1 |
| 2002 | 2.9 |
| 2001 | 2.9 |
| 2000 | 2.7 |
Where it comes from
Oil is the largest source of Mauritius’ CO₂, at 66%.
- Coal34%1.6 Mt
- Oil66%3.1 Mt
How Mauritius compares
| Rank | Country | CO₂ 2024 | Share | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Mauritania | 5.2 Mt | 0.0% | 1.0 t |
| 138 | Palestine | 4.8 Mt | 0.0% | 0.9 t |
| 139 | Mauritius | 4.7 Mt | 0.0% | 3.7 t |
| 140 | Madagascar | 4.5 Mt | 0.0% | 0.1 t |
| 141 | Guyana | 4.5 Mt | 0.0% | 5.4 t |
Questions and answers
How much CO₂ does Mauritius emit?
Mauritius emitted 4.7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.0% of global emissions. That is about 0 tonnes every second.
What are Mauritius’ CO₂ emissions per person?
Mauritius emits 3.7 tonnes per person, 22% below the world average of 4.7 t. Per-person emissions divide the national total by population (1.3 million people in 2024).
Are Mauritius’ CO₂ emissions rising or falling?
Emissions rose 2.2% in 2024 compared with 2023. Compared with 2005, emissions are up 42%. 2024 was the highest year on record.
What is the main source of CO₂ emissions in Mauritius?
Oil is the largest source, at 66% of Mauritius’ fossil and industry CO₂ in 2024 (3.1 million tonnes).
How much has Mauritius contributed to historical CO₂ emissions?
Since 1750, Mauritius has emitted about 0 billion tonnes of fossil CO₂, 0.0% of the world total, the 137th largest historical contribution.
Related reading
Data: Our World in Data, based on the Global Carbon Project (Global Carbon Budget 2025), CC BY 4.0. Annual figures are fossil-fuel and industry CO₂ for 2024, the latest complete year. Live counters are estimates that assume 2024 emission rates continue. How the counter works →