CO2 Emissions per Capita: Mozambique

Analysis# Mozambique CO2 Emissions per Capita Mozambique's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 0.292 metric tons in 2024, representing a substantial 23.8% decline from the 1970 peak of 0.383 metric tons. Current levels remain well above the nation's historical low of 0.073 metric tons reached in 1991, positioning Mozambique among countries with relatively low per capita emissions globally. The long-term downward trajectory reflects significant shifts in the country's energy and industrial landscape over five decades. Recent annual fluctuations reveal volatility rather than steady progress. Emissions spiked to 0.334 metric tons in 2022 before declining to 0.292 in 2024, mirroring patterns seen in 2016–2017. This oscillation suggests vulnerability to economic cycles and energy infrastructure changes. Whether the 2024 decrease signals a renewed downward trend or another temporary dip remains unclear, though sustained efforts to expand renewable energy access could stabilize emissions at lower levels going forward.