CO2 Emissions per Capita: Fiji

Analysis# Fiji CO2 Emissions per Capita Fiji's per capita CO2 emissions reached 1.622 metric tons in 2024, representing a modest recovery from recent lows but still well below the country's all-time peak of 2.263 metric tons in 2004. Since 1970, emissions have grown 21.0% overall, though this masks significant volatility across the 54-year period. The nation's emissions have fluctuated between a low of 1.025 metric tons in 1988 and the 2004 peak, reflecting changes in energy infrastructure and economic activity. A dramatic drop occurred in 2020, when per capita emissions fell to 1.174 metric tons—the lowest point in decades, likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. Since then, emissions have gradually climbed back toward pre-pandemic levels, reaching 1.622 metric tons by 2024. The recent upward trajectory suggests Fiji's emissions may continue rising as economic activity normalizes, absent significant shifts toward renewable energy or emissions-reduction policies.