CO2 Emissions per Capita: Ecuador

Analysis# Ecuador CO2 Emissions per Capita Ecuador's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.645 metric tons in 2024, positioning the country slightly below its all-time peak of 2.71 metric tons in 2014. Since 1970, emissions have surged 224.1%, climbing from a low of 0.686 metric tons as the nation's economy and energy consumption expanded significantly over five decades. The most striking development occurred in 2020, when emissions dropped to 2.086 metric tons—a notable dip likely linked to pandemic-related economic disruption. Since then, emissions have rebounded steadily, rising 27% over four years. The 2024 reading suggests Ecuador's emissions trajectory remains on an upward path, reflecting continued economic growth and energy demands that outpace efficiency improvements.