CO2 Emissions per Capita: Central African Republic

Analysis# Central African Republic CO2 Emissions per Capita The Central African Republic recorded 0.063 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, placing it among the world's lowest emitters. This figure remains well below the country's all-time peak of 0.084 metric tons in 1987 and substantially above its recent low of 0.032 metric tons in 2013. Since 1970, per capita emissions have climbed 75%, reflecting gradual increases in energy consumption and economic activity across five decades. A notable recovery began around 2015, when emissions started rising from their 2013 trough, climbing from 0.05 to 0.063 metric tons by 2020. Emissions have stabilized since then, hovering between 0.063 and 0.065 metric tons from 2020 through 2024. This plateau suggests the country has reached an equilibrium in its per capita carbon footprint, though whether this reflects infrastructure limits, energy patterns, or economic constraints remains an open question for future analysis.