CO2 Emissions per Capita: Albania

Analysis# Albania CO2 Emissions per Capita Albania's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 1.785 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its all-time peak of 3.032 metric tons in 1979. The country has achieved a 21.3% reduction since 1970, though current levels remain significantly above the historical low of 0.502 metric tons recorded in 1997. This decline reflects Albania's transition from energy-intensive industrial production toward a more service-oriented economy. Recent fluctuations between 2015 and 2024 reveal volatility rather than consistent improvement. Emissions spiked to 2.053 metric tons in 2021 before declining to 1.749 metric tons in 2023, with a slight rebound to 1.785 in 2024. This pattern suggests Albania's emissions remain sensitive to economic activity and energy consumption patterns, without a decisive downward trajectory established in the most recent decade.