CO2 Emissions per Capita: Belarus
Belarus's co2 emissions per capita is currently 5.936 metric tons as of 2024. # Belarus CO2 Emissions per Capita Belarus recorded 5.
Current (2024)
5.936 metric tons
+1.2% y/y
Peak (1982)
10.379 metric tons
Low (2001)
5.539 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Belarus
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Belarus
Analysis# Belarus CO2 Emissions per Capita
Belarus recorded 5.936 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, marking a substantial decline from its 1982 peak of 10.379 metric tons. The country has reduced per capita emissions by 10.8% over the full 1970–2024 period, though current levels remain moderately above the 2001 low of 5.539 metric tons. This extended downward trajectory reflects structural economic shifts and improved energy efficiency across the industrial and transport sectors.
Recent years reveal a stabilization around 6 metric tons per capita. After peaking at 6.722 in 2018, emissions dipped to 5.864 in 2023 before rising slightly to 5.936 in 2024. The 2020 pandemic-driven reduction to 6.2 metric tons did not persist, yet the overall direction since 2015 suggests gradual decoupling from economic activity. Belarus remains positioned to continue reducing per capita emissions through ongoing renewable energy adoption and industrial modernization.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.936 metric tons | +1.23% |
| 2023 | 5.864 metric tons | -3.19% |
| 2022 | 6.057 metric tons | -3.92% |
| 2021 | 6.304 metric tons | +1.68% |
| 2020 | 6.2 metric tons | -4.64% |
| 2019 | 6.502 metric tons | -3.27% |
| 2018 | 6.722 metric tons | +5.58% |
| 2017 | 6.367 metric tons | +2.08% |
| 2016 | 6.237 metric tons | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 6.254 metric tons | -7.62% |
| 2014 | 6.77 metric tons | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 6.823 metric tons | +0.29% |
| 2012 | 6.803 metric tons | +2.24% |
| 2011 | 6.654 metric tons | -4.56% |
| 2010 | 6.972 metric tons | +7.56% |
| 2009 | 6.482 metric tons | -4.63% |
| 2008 | 6.797 metric tons | +6.44% |
| 2007 | 6.386 metric tons | -1.80% |
| 2006 | 6.503 metric tons | +4.70% |
| 2005 | 6.211 metric tons | +2.10% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6.083 metric tons | +6.74% |
| 2003 | 5.699 metric tons | +1.88% |
| 2002 | 5.594 metric tons | +0.99% |
| 2001 | 5.539 metric tons | -1.74% |
| 2000 | 5.637 metric tons | -2.83% |
| 1999 | 5.801 metric tons | -3.12% |
| 1998 | 5.988 metric tons | -1.98% |
| 1997 | 6.109 metric tons | +1.16% |
| 1996 | 6.039 metric tons | +1.87% |
| 1995 | 5.928 metric tons | -10.30% |
| 1994 | 6.609 metric tons | -14.66% |
| 1993 | 7.744 metric tons | -13.86% |
| 1992 | 8.99 metric tons | -9.78% |
| 1991 | 9.965 metric tons | -3.78% |
| 1990 | 10.357 metric tons | +8.01% |
| 1989 | 9.589 metric tons | -3.72% |
| 1988 | 9.96 metric tons | -1.83% |
| 1987 | 10.146 metric tons | -0.09% |
| 1986 | 10.155 metric tons | -0.24% |
| 1985 | 10.179 metric tons | -0.65% |
| 1984 | 10.246 metric tons | -1.14% |
| 1983 | 10.364 metric tons | -0.14% |
| 1982 | 10.379 metric tons | +0.25% |
| 1981 | 10.353 metric tons | +1.21% |
| 1980 | 10.229 metric tons | +3.10% |
| 1979 | 9.921 metric tons | +2.85% |
| 1978 | 9.646 metric tons | +3.40% |
| 1977 | 9.329 metric tons | +2.86% |
| 1976 | 9.07 metric tons | +3.82% |
| 1975 | 8.736 metric tons | +6.89% |
| 1974 | 8.173 metric tons | +7.55% |
| 1973 | 7.599 metric tons | +8.48% |
| 1972 | 7.005 metric tons | +5.96% |
| 1971 | 6.611 metric tons | -0.66% |
| 1970 | 6.655 metric tons | — |
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