CO2 Emissions per Capita: Cameroon

Analysis# Cameroon CO2 Emissions per Capita Cameroon's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.353 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a significant downward shift from its 1986 peak of 0.575 metric tons. The current level remains well above the 1974 low of 0.137 metric tons, yet the nation has reduced emissions by 38.6% from its historical high. Since 1970, overall emissions intensity has grown 92.9%, indicating that while per capita output has declined recently, long-term structural changes have elevated the baseline from which current reductions began. A consistent downward trend emerged from 2015 onward, with emissions declining every year from 0.404 metric tons to 0.353 metric tons in 2024. This nine-year contraction suggests strengthening efficiency improvements or energy transitions within Cameroon's economy. The steady annual decreases position the country on a decarbonization trajectory, moving closer to the lower emissions profile observed in the mid-1970s.