CO2 Emissions per Capita: Chad

Analysis# Chad CO2 Emissions per Capita Chad's CO2 emissions per capita stood at 0.143 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a modest decline from the all-time peak of 0.155 metric tons recorded in 2022. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 248.8%, climbing from a low of 0.019 metric tons in 1984. Despite recent volatility, Chad remains among the world's lowest emitters on a per capita basis, a position consistent with its developing economy and limited industrial infrastructure. The period from 2015 to 2022 marked Chad's sharpest emissions growth, with per capita output nearly doubling from 0.11 to 0.155 metric tons. Since peaking in 2022, emissions have trended downward, dropping 7.7% by 2024. This recent decline suggests a potential shift, though the underlying drivers—whether economic restructuring, policy intervention, or energy mix changes—remain unclear from emissions data alone.