CO2 Emissions per Capita: Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea's co2 emissions per capita is currently 2.551 metric tons as of 2024. # Equatorial Guinea CO2 Emissions per Capita Equatorial Guinea's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.
Current (2024)
2.551 metric tons
-1.1% y/y
Peak (2004)
6.978 metric tons
Low (1973)
0.096 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Equatorial Guinea
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Equatorial Guinea
Analysis# Equatorial Guinea CO2 Emissions per Capita
Equatorial Guinea's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.551 metric tons in 2024, down from a peak of 6.978 metric tons in 2004—a 63% decline from that high point. Since 1970, when emissions stood at just 0.096 metric tons, the country has experienced a dramatic 1,862% increase overall, reflecting rapid industrialization driven largely by oil sector development.
The most significant turning point occurred around 2004, after which emissions began a steady downward trend. From 2015 through 2024, per capita emissions fell consistently from 3.719 to 2.551 metric tons, suggesting improved energy efficiency or reduced industrial activity relative to population growth. This decade-long decline positions Equatorial Guinea among countries successfully reducing their carbon footprint, though continued monitoring will clarify whether this trajectory reflects structural economic shifts or temporary fluctuations.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.551 metric tons | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 2.579 metric tons | -8.61% |
| 2022 | 2.822 metric tons | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 2.86 metric tons | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 2.861 metric tons | -6.72% |
| 2019 | 3.067 metric tons | -6.72% |
| 2018 | 3.288 metric tons | +5.12% |
| 2017 | 3.128 metric tons | -12.45% |
| 2016 | 3.573 metric tons | -3.93% |
| 2015 | 3.719 metric tons | -8.96% |
| 2014 | 4.085 metric tons | -3.90% |
| 2013 | 4.251 metric tons | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 4.337 metric tons | -9.65% |
| 2011 | 4.8 metric tons | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 4.807 metric tons | -0.33% |
| 2009 | 4.823 metric tons | -20.83% |
| 2008 | 6.092 metric tons | -11.56% |
| 2007 | 6.888 metric tons | +6.81% |
| 2006 | 6.449 metric tons | -4.47% |
| 2005 | 6.751 metric tons | -3.25% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6.978 metric tons | +64.77% |
| 2003 | 4.235 metric tons | +5.19% |
| 2002 | 4.026 metric tons | -16.16% |
| 2001 | 4.802 metric tons | +23.03% |
| 2000 | 3.903 metric tons | +1.22% |
| 1999 | 3.856 metric tons | +5.07% |
| 1998 | 3.67 metric tons | +16.92% |
| 1997 | 3.139 metric tons | +32.34% |
| 1996 | 2.372 metric tons | +5.28% |
| 1995 | 2.253 metric tons | +2.27% |
| 1994 | 2.203 metric tons | +1408.90% |
| 1993 | 0.146 metric tons | +0.69% |
| 1992 | 0.145 metric tons | -3.97% |
| 1991 | 0.151 metric tons | +0.67% |
| 1990 | 0.15 metric tons | -11.24% |
| 1989 | 0.169 metric tons | +28.03% |
| 1988 | 0.132 metric tons | +8.20% |
| 1987 | 0.122 metric tons | +1.67% |
| 1986 | 0.12 metric tons | +10.09% |
| 1985 | 0.109 metric tons | -11.38% |
| 1984 | 0.123 metric tons | +0.82% |
| 1983 | 0.122 metric tons | -38.69% |
| 1982 | 0.199 metric tons | -27.37% |
| 1981 | 0.274 metric tons | +23.42% |
| 1980 | 0.222 metric tons | -11.90% |
| 1979 | 0.252 metric tons | -4.91% |
| 1978 | 0.265 metric tons | +92.03% |
| 1977 | 0.138 metric tons | +1.47% |
| 1976 | 0.136 metric tons | +2.26% |
| 1975 | 0.133 metric tons | +11.76% |
| 1974 | 0.119 metric tons | +23.96% |
| 1973 | 0.096 metric tons | -38.06% |
| 1972 | 0.155 metric tons | +17.42% |
| 1971 | 0.132 metric tons | +1.54% |
| 1970 | 0.13 metric tons | — |
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