CO2 Emissions per Capita: Burkina Faso

Analysis# Burkina Faso CO2 Emissions per Capita Burkina Faso's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 0.275 metric tons in 2024, representing a dramatic increase from 0.036 metric tons in 1990—a 587.5% rise since 1970. The country peaked at 0.293 metric tons in 2021, just above the current level. These figures remain among the lowest globally, reflecting Burkina Faso's limited industrialization and energy infrastructure relative to developed nations. The past decade reveals accelerating emissions growth, particularly from 2015 to 2021, when values climbed from 0.21 to 0.293 metric tons. A slight dip occurred in 2020, likely tied to pandemic-related economic slowdown, followed by stabilization around 0.27–0.29 metric tons through 2024. This upward trajectory correlates with expanding economic activity and increased energy consumption, suggesting emissions will likely remain elevated absent significant shifts toward renewable energy adoption.