CO2 Emissions per Capita: Angola

Analysis# Angola CO2 Emissions per Capita Angola's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 0.742 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a dramatic 51.4% decline since 1970. The country peaked at 1.876 metric tons in 1978, more than 2.5 times the current level. While Angola reached its lowest point of 0.614 metric tons in 2020, recent years have stabilized around 0.74–0.75 metric tons, suggesting emissions have plateaued after years of steady reduction. The sharpest emissions drop occurred between 2015 and 2020, when per capita output fell from 1.175 to 0.614 metric tons—a 48% decrease in just five years. Since 2020, the metric has remained essentially flat, hovering between 0.614 and 0.749 metric tons. Angola's long-term downward trajectory indicates sustained progress in reducing carbon intensity, though the recent plateau warrants monitoring to determine whether further improvements will materialize.