Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) was 3.8 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) in British Virgin Islands, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded 3.8 % change on previous year for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) in 2024.
The figure is up 1,803.8% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) in British Virgin Islands peaked at 186.49 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -38.33 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places British Virgin Islands 75th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 31.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1974 | -12.5 % change on previous year | +179.2% |
| 1975 | 30.36 % change on previous year | -342.9% |
| 1976 | -15.07 % change on previous year | -149.6% |
| 1977 | 11.29 % change on previous year | -174.9% |
| 1978 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 1979 | -4.48 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 1980 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 43.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -6.52 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 1983 | -6.98 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1984 | -25 % change on previous year | +258.3% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | -38.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 186.49 % change on previous year | -586.5% |
| 1988 | 6.6 % change on previous year | -96.5% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | -12.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1992 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -237.5% |
| 1993 | -3 % change on previous year | -172.0% |
| 1994 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -168.7% |
| 1995 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 1996 | 29.59 % change on previous year | -3029.6% |
| 1997 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 1998 | 0.7752 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 13.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0.6757 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2002 | 9.4 % change on previous year | +1290.6% |
| 2003 | 14.72 % change on previous year | +56.7% |
| 2004 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2005 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 2006 | 20.87 % change on previous year | +270.0% |
| 2007 | 10.44 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 12.73 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 12.9 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 6.29 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 2011 | -20.16 % change on previous year | -420.7% |
| 2012 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2013 | 12.67 % change on previous year | +1154.0% |
| 2014 | 4.44 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2015 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2016 | 7.28 % change on previous year | +542.7% |
| 2017 | -16.19 % change on previous year | -322.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6231 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2019 | 30.03 % change on previous year | +4720.0% |
| 2020 | 3.57 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2021 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -151.5% |
| 2022 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -367.4% |
| 2023 | -0.2232 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 2024 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -1803.8% |
British Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- British Virgin Islands's 3.8 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.64 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- British Virgin Islands's 3.8 % change on previous year is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.85 % change on previous year, 99% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) in British Virgin Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4720.0% | 0.6231 % change on previous year | 30.03 % change on previous year |
| 1996 | +3029.6% | -1.01 % change on previous year | 29.59 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | +1803.8% | -0.2232 % change on previous year | 3.8 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1290.6% | 0.6757 % change on previous year | 9.4 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +1154.0% | 1.01 % change on previous year | 12.67 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.73 % change on previous year | -15.07 % change on previous year | 31.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 16 % change on previous year | -38.33 % change on previous year | 186.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.87 % change on previous year | -12.39 % change on previous year | 29.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.55 % change on previous year | 0.6757 % change on previous year | 20.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.71 % change on previous year | -20.16 % change on previous year | 30.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.05 % change on previous year | -1.84 % change on previous year | 4.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 72 Belize 3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Antigua and Barbuda 3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Saint Kitts and Nevis 3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Turks and Caicos Islands 3.77 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Guinea-Bissau 3.76 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Saudi Arabia 3.72 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for British Virgin Islands
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 8,143 1000 USD (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 95 1000 USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 1.68 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.23 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 1.68 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth -1.23 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP 0.0637 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) in British Virgin Islands?
- Carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) in British Virgin Islands was 3.8 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 186.49 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.33 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt)?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 75th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide (co2) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt) rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.