CO2 Emissions per Capita: Congo, Republic of

Analysis# Congo, Republic of CO2 Emissions per Capita Congo, Republic of reported 1.335 metric tons of CO2 emissions per capita in 2024, reflecting a modest increase from 2023's 1.272 metric tons. Since 1970, per capita emissions have grown only 3.5% overall, despite significant historical volatility. The country's emissions peaked at 8.143 metric tons in 1974, then dropped sharply to a low of 0.777 metric tons in 1979—a decline of nearly 90% in just five years that reshaped the nation's emissions profile for decades. Recent data from 2015 onward reveals fluctuating but relatively stable emissions between 1.03 and 1.385 metric tons per capita. After hitting a low point of 1.034 in 2017, emissions have trended upward, climbing to 1.385 in 2022 before moderating slightly to 1.335 in 2024. This uptick suggests gradually rising energy consumption and economic activity, though current levels remain far below the 1974 peak.