CO2 Emissions per Capita: Guyana

Analysis# Guyana CO2 Emissions per Capita Guyana's per capita CO2 emissions reached 4.559 metric tons in 2024, marking both the highest value on record and a dramatic shift from the nation's 1992 low of 1.444 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have surged 113.2%, reflecting substantial economic and industrial growth over five decades. The country now sits well above its historical baseline, though still below the global average of approximately 4.7 metric tons per capita. The most significant acceleration occurred after 2015, when emissions climbed from 2.734 to 4.484 metric tons by 2022—a 64% increase in seven years. This spike corresponds with expanding oil production and energy sector development. Recent annual growth has stabilized between 4.0 and 4.6 metric tons, suggesting emissions may be plateauing, though the trajectory remains firmly upward from historical levels.