CO2 Emissions per Capita: Brunei Darussalam

Analysis# Brunei Darussalam CO2 Emissions per Capita Brunei Darussalam recorded 20.243 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, representing a 14.3% decline from its all-time peak of 23.626 metric tons in 2006. Since 1970, per capita emissions have risen 35.1% overall, climbing from a baseline of 13.566 metric tons. The country's long-term trajectory reflects the environmental costs of economic development tied to oil and gas production. Recent years reveal significant volatility rather than steady improvement. A sharp spike occurred in 2020, reaching 22.637 metric tons during pandemic disruptions, followed by a gradual decline through 2024. The downward movement from 2020 onward suggests emerging progress in emissions management, though current levels remain well above 2019's 17.176 metric tons. Sustained reduction will require continued policy focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy integration.