CO2 Emissions per Capita: Honduras

Analysis# Honduras CO2 Emissions per Capita Honduras emitted 1.136 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, representing a modest recovery from recent lows but remaining below its 2015 peak of 1.171 metric tons. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 155.9%, climbing from a low of 0.427 metric tons in 1986. This substantial increase reflects decades of economic development and expanding energy consumption across the Central American nation. The period from 2015 to 2020 marked a significant decline, with emissions dropping 22.2% as Honduras likely benefited from efficiency improvements and renewable energy adoption. Since 2020, however, emissions have trended upward again, rising from 0.911 to 1.136 metric tons over four years. The recent trajectory suggests continued growth in per capita emissions, potentially driven by increased industrial activity and transportation demands.