CO2 Emissions per Capita: Indonesia

Analysis# Indonesia CO2 Emissions per Capita Indonesia's per capita CO2 emissions reached 2.865 metric tons in 2024, marking an all-time high. This represents a dramatic 965% increase from 1970, when emissions stood at just 0.265 metric tons per capita. The country's emissions trajectory reflects rapid industrialization and economic growth over five decades, though current levels remain below the global average of approximately 4.7 metric tons per person. The past decade reveals an accelerating upward trend, particularly from 2020 onward. After dipping to 2.17 metric tons in 2020 during pandemic-related slowdowns, emissions climbed consistently through 2024, gaining 0.695 metric tons in four years. This acceleration correlates with Indonesia's coal-dependent energy sector and expanding transportation and manufacturing activities, suggesting continued growth unless significant policy interventions reshape the country's energy infrastructure.