CO2 Emissions per Capita: Ghana

Analysis# Ghana CO2 Emissions per Capita Ghana's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.702 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its all-time peak of 0.753 metric tons in 2021. Since 1970, emissions have surged 166.9%, climbing from a low of 0.133 metric tons in 1983. The country's carbon footprint has expanded substantially over five decades, reflecting rapid industrialization and economic growth. A sharp acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2021, when emissions climbed 38.4% from 0.544 to 0.753 metric tons. Since that peak, Ghana has reversed course, declining 6.8% over three years through 2024. While recent data suggests a downward trajectory, per capita emissions remain approximately five times higher than 1983 levels, indicating Ghana continues transitioning toward a lower-carbon economy.