CO2 Emissions per Capita: Antigua and Barbuda

Analysis# Antigua and Barbuda CO2 Emissions per Capita Antigua and Barbuda's CO2 emissions per capita reached 3.799 metric tons in 2024, marking the nation's highest level on record. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 138.6%, climbing from just 1.32 metric tons in 1983. The current figure reflects a persistent upward trajectory over the past five decades, despite significant economic and energy developments across the Caribbean region. Recent years show sustained elevation around 3.5–3.8 metric tons annually, with 2024 continuing this pattern of high emissions intensity. The 2020 dip to 3.549 metric tons offers minimal relief, as subsequent years rebounded steadily toward peak levels. This sustained elevation suggests structural factors—likely tourism infrastructure, transportation, and energy consumption patterns—continue driving per capita emissions upward without meaningful intervention.