CO2 Emissions per Capita: Libya

Analysis# Libya CO2 Emissions per Capita Libya's per capita CO2 emissions reached 8.665 metric tons in 2024, representing a dramatic 54.9% decline from the 1970 peak of 19.224 metric tons. Current emissions sit above the all-time low of 5.537 metric tons recorded in 1974, placing Libya in the middle range of its historical performance across five decades of data. The most striking trend emerged in 2020, when emissions dropped to 6.487 metric tons—the lowest point since the 1970s. This decline likely reflects reduced economic activity during global disruptions. However, emissions rebounded sharply in 2021 and have stabilized around 8.2–8.7 metric tons annually since then, suggesting a return to baseline patterns rather than sustained progress toward lower emission levels.