CO2 Emissions per Capita: Ethiopia

Analysis# Ethiopia CO2 Emissions per Capita Ethiopia's CO2 emissions per capita reached 0.147 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its all-time peak of 0.16 metric tons in 2019. Since 1970, per capita emissions have increased 250%, climbing from a low of 0.032 metric tons in 1984. Despite this long-term growth, Ethiopia maintains one of Africa's lowest per capita emission rates, reflecting its developing economy and limited industrial infrastructure. Recent years reveal volatility rather than consistent direction. After peaking in 2019, emissions declined to 0.151 metric tons in 2020—likely reflecting pandemic-related economic disruption—before fluctuating between 0.146 and 0.156 metric tons through 2024. The current level suggests stabilization around mid-2010s values, though the lack of a clear downward trajectory indicates Ethiopia's emissions remain sensitive to economic activity and energy consumption patterns.