CO2 Emissions per Capita: Guinea-Bissau

Analysis# Guinea-Bissau CO2 Emissions per Capita Guinea-Bissau's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.155 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its all-time peak of 0.214 metric tons in 1991 and substantially above its low of 0.065 metric tons in 1982. Since 1970, emissions have grown 103.9%, reflecting the country's modest economic development over five decades. Despite this long-term increase, current levels place Guinea-Bissau among the world's lowest emitters per capita. Recent years show a notable decline from the mid-2010s surge. Emissions peaked at 0.207 metric tons in 2016, then fell sharply to 0.163 by 2017—a 21% drop in a single year. Subsequent fluctuations remain modest, with 2024 settling near the 2022–2023 baseline of 0.155–0.163 metric tons. This stabilization suggests Guinea-Bissau's emissions trajectory has plateaued after years of volatility, with the country maintaining emissions intensity consistent with limited industrial activity and low energy consumption levels.