CO2 Emissions per Capita: Northern Mariana Islands

Analysis# Northern Mariana Islands CO2 Emissions per Capita Northern Mariana Islands recorded 0.002 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, representing one of the lowest emission rates globally. The territory reached its historical peak of 0.003 metric tons in 1987, then declined significantly. Since establishing a baseline in 1970, the islands have maintained remarkably constrained emission levels relative to most developed nations. The most striking pattern emerges in the recent decade: emissions have remained flat at 0.002 metric tons annually from 2015 through 2024. This stability suggests the territory has achieved a sustained low-emission equilibrium, likely reflecting its small population, limited industrial activity, and modest energy consumption. The consistent trajectory indicates Northern Mariana Islands continues on a path of minimal carbon output relative to per-capita standards in comparable island economies.