CO2 Emissions per Capita: Malta

Analysis# Malta CO2 Emissions per Capita Malta's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 3.179 metric tons in 2024, down from a peak of 7.577 metric tons in 1993—a 58% decline from that high point. Since 1970, overall emissions per capita have increased 40.9%, rising from 2.229 metric tons in 1975 (the all-time low). This growth reflects Malta's economic development and increased energy consumption over five decades, though current levels remain substantially below the 1990s peak. Recent years show relative stability with minor fluctuations. After reaching 3.764 metric tons in 2015, emissions dipped to 3.004 in 2016, then remained largely within the 3.1–3.4 range through 2024. The 2020 decline to 3.143 metric tons coincided with pandemic-related economic slowdowns, but subsequent years demonstrate a plateau rather than sustained downward pressure. Current trajectory suggests Malta's per capita emissions have stabilized below 3.4 metric tons.