CO2 Emissions per Capita: Comoros

Analysis# Comoros CO2 Emissions per Capita Comoros recorded 0.515 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, matching its all-time peak set in 2022. This represents a dramatic 472.2% increase since 1970, when the island nation emitted just 0.043 metric tons per capita. The nation's emissions trajectory has climbed steeply over five decades, reflecting broader industrialization and energy consumption patterns across the developing world. The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2022, when per capita emissions more than doubled from 0.236 to 0.515 metric tons. After peaking in 2022, emissions have plateaued at the highest level on record through 2024, suggesting either a stabilization phase or continued economic pressures driving energy demand. This sustained elevation indicates Comoros remains among the world's lower emitters in absolute terms, yet the upward trend warrants monitoring as development pressures persist.