CO2 Emissions per Capita: Lebanon

Analysis# Lebanon CO2 Emissions per Capita Lebanon's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 1.895 metric tons in 2024, representing a dramatic 60% decline from the all-time peak of 4.756 metric tons in 2017. The current level remains above the historical low of 1.662 metric tons recorded in 1990, yet the overall trajectory since 1970 shows a 16.7% decrease despite significant volatility across the 54-year period. The sharpest downturn occurred between 2019 and 2022, when emissions plummeted from 4.66 to 1.817 metric tons—a 61% drop in just three years. This dramatic shift reflects Lebanon's severe economic and political crises during that period, which disrupted energy consumption and industrial activity. The stabilization around 1.9 metric tons since 2022 suggests emissions may have reached a new baseline, positioning Lebanon among lower-emitting nations globally.