CO2 Emissions per Capita: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Analysis# Bosnia and Herzegovina CO2 Emissions per Capita Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 6.449 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, positioning the country in the mid-range globally. The nation peaked at 7.105 metric tons in 2018, while its recorded low of 0.886 metric tons occurred in 1994 during the post-war period. Since 1970, per capita emissions have climbed 116.5%, reflecting industrial development and increased energy consumption across three decades. Recent years show volatility rather than sustained decline. After reaching its peak in 2018, emissions fell to 6.540 metric tons in 2023 but rebounded slightly to 6.449 in 2024. The 2020 pandemic dip proved temporary, with emissions rising again in 2021 before moderating. Current levels remain substantially above mid-1990s figures, suggesting ongoing energy infrastructure reliance on carbon-intensive sources despite modest recent fluctuations.