CO2 Emissions per Capita: Eswatini

Analysis# Eswatini CO2 Emissions per Capita Eswatini's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.88 metric tons in 2024, representing a 51.2% increase since 1970. The country peaked at 1.503 metric tons in 1994—nearly double its current level—before declining substantially. From its all-time low of 0.565 metric tons in 1972, Eswatini has maintained emissions well below its historical peak across the past three decades. Recent years show relative stability around 0.88–0.92 metric tons annually. A notable dip occurred in 2020 (0.805 metric tons), likely reflecting pandemic-related economic slowdown, though emissions rebounded quickly by 2021. The 2015–2024 trend indicates minimal fluctuation, with values clustering between 0.82 and 0.96 metric tons, suggesting Eswatini has plateaued at roughly its current emission level after decades of volatility.