CO2 Emissions per Capita: Guinea

Analysis# Guinea CO2 Emissions per Capita Guinea's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.353 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its all-time peak of 0.403 metric tons in 2020. Since 1970, the country's emissions have grown 229.9 percent, climbing from a low of 0.105 metric tons. Despite this long-term increase, Guinea maintains one of the lowest per capita emission rates globally, reflecting its limited industrial base and energy consumption relative to developed nations. The past decade reveals significant volatility. Emissions climbed sharply from 0.244 metric tons in 2015 to a peak in 2020, driven largely by increased mining and industrial activity. Since then, a modest downward trend has emerged, with 2024 emissions declining 12.4 percent from the 2020 peak. This recent stabilization suggests Guinea may be moderating its emissions trajectory, though sustained growth in the mining sector could pressure levels upward in coming years.