CO2 Emissions per Capita: Mauritius

Analysis# Mauritius CO2 Emissions per Capita Mauritius recorded 3.536 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This figure represents a dramatic 853.1% increase from 1971, when per capita emissions stood at just 0.365 metric tons. Over the past five decades, the island nation has transitioned from a low-emission economy to a moderate emitter, driven by industrialization, tourism growth, and increased energy consumption. Recent years show volatility rather than sustained improvement. A notable dip occurred in 2020 (2.958 metric tons), likely reflecting pandemic-related economic slowdown, but emissions rebounded sharply thereafter. From 2021 through 2024, per capita emissions climbed steadily, with 2023 and 2024 reaching historic highs. The upward trajectory suggests continued reliance on carbon-intensive energy sources and economic activity without equivalent emissions reductions.