CO2 Emissions per Capita: Kiribati

Analysis# Kiribati CO2 Emissions per Capita Kiribati's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.592 metric tons in 2024, sitting well below its all-time peak of 0.662 metric tons in 2006 but substantially higher than the 1986 low of 0.182 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have grown 81 percent overall, reflecting the nation's economic development and increasing energy consumption despite its small population and limited industrial base. The 2006 peak marked a turning point after which emissions generally declined through 2015 (0.533 metric tons). Recent years display volatility rather than sustained improvement—oscillating between 0.581 and 0.627 metric tons from 2020 to 2022 before settling near 0.592 in 2024. This fluctuation suggests emissions remain sensitive to economic activity and energy demand fluctuations, with no clear downward trajectory established.