CO2 Emissions per Capita: Norway

Analysis# Norway CO2 Emissions per Capita Norway's CO2 emissions per capita reached 7.178 metric tons in 2024, marking both the current level and the all-time low in the dataset spanning 1970–2024. This represents a substantial 23.5% reduction since 1970 and a dramatic 31.5% decline from the peak of 10.471 metric tons recorded in 1999. The country has fundamentally transformed its emissions profile over five decades, moving from high per-capita pollution to among the lowest levels in its modern history. The most significant downward shift occurred after 1999, with accelerating progress from 2015 onward. Over the nine-year period from 2015 to 2024, emissions fell from 9.242 to 7.178 metric tons—a 22.3% decrease. This recent trajectory reflects Norway's aggressive transition toward renewable energy and electrification policies. The consistent year-over-year reductions since 2015 indicate sustained momentum in decarbonization efforts, positioning the country on a path toward even lower emissions in coming years.