CO2 Emissions per Capita: Mongolia

Analysis# Mongolia CO2 Emissions per Capita Mongolia's per capita CO2 emissions reached 7.847 metric tons in 2024, marking an all-time high since records began in 1970. The country has more than doubled its emissions over this 54-year period, with a total increase of 82.2 percent. This figure stands far above the 1999 low of 3.672 metric tons, revealing a dramatic shift in Mongolia's carbon footprint over recent decades. The past decade shows a consistent upward trajectory, particularly from 2015 onward. After dipping to 6.767 metric tons in 2020—likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions—emissions rebounded sharply, climbing nearly 16 percent by 2024. Mongolia's rising emissions correlate with economic growth and industrial expansion, especially in coal mining and energy production. Without significant shifts in energy policy or infrastructure, the country's per capita emissions appear positioned to remain at elevated levels.