CO2 Emissions per Capita: Gabon

Analysis# Gabon CO2 Emissions per Capita Gabon's CO2 emissions per capita reached 2.047 metric tons in 2024, roughly one-fifth of its 1985 peak of 9.152 metric tons. Since 1970, when emissions stood at 1.013 metric tons, the country has experienced a net increase of 102.1%, yet the trajectory over recent decades tells a different story. From the mid-1980s onward, per capita emissions declined substantially, reflecting shifts in the country's economic structure and energy use patterns. The most striking trend emerged after 2015, when Gabon recorded 3.156 metric tons per capita. Over the following nine years, emissions fell consistently, dropping approximately 35% to reach 2.047 metric tons by 2024. This sustained downward momentum suggests structural improvements in energy efficiency or reduced carbon-intensive activities, positioning Gabon among countries achieving meaningful reductions in recent years.