CO2 Emissions per Capita: Qatar

Analysis# Qatar CO2 Emissions per Capita Qatar's per capita CO2 emissions reached 47.332 metric tons in 2024, placing the nation among the world's highest emitters per person. This represents a dramatic 62.5% decline since 1970, when emissions stood at a drastically different level. The country's all-time peak of 152.443 metric tons occurred in 1973, nearly triple current levels, while the lowest point of 34.351 metric tons was recorded in 1983. Recent years reveal a volatile but generally downward pattern. A significant dip appeared in 2020 (41.278 metric tons), likely reflecting pandemic-related economic slowdowns, followed by a rebound to 48.643 metric tons by 2023. The 2024 figure of 47.332 metric tons suggests stabilization around mid-40s levels after half a century of overall reduction, though Qatar maintains per capita emissions substantially above most developed nations.