CO2 Emissions per Capita: Israel

Analysis# Israel CO2 Emissions per Capita Israel's per capita CO2 emissions reached 5.781 metric tons in 2024, representing a significant decline from the nation's peak of 9.808 metric tons in 2012. Despite this progress, current levels remain above the 1971 low of 4.865 metric tons, though the long-term trajectory shows a 15.3% net increase since 1970. The country's emissions profile reflects decades of industrial development offset by recent environmental efforts. A marked downward shift began around 2015, when emissions stood at 8.113 metric tons. Over the following nine years, the country reduced per capita emissions by approximately 29%, with particularly steep drops occurring between 2022 and 2023. This sustained decline suggests structural changes in Israel's energy mix and industrial practices, positioning the nation on a clear decarbonization path through the mid-2020s.