CO2 Emissions per Capita: São Tomé and Príncipe

Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe CO2 Emissions per Capita São Tomé and Príncipe emitted 0.627 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, marking a modest 15.9% decline from its peak of 0.746 metric tons in 2019. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 237.1%, climbing from a low of 0.176 metric tons. The nation remains among the world's lowest emitters on a per capita basis, reflecting its small island economy and limited industrialization. Emissions peaked in 2019 before declining sharply in 2022 to 0.624 metric tons—a reduction likely tied to pandemic-related economic contraction. The slight uptick in 2023 and marginal decrease to 0.627 in 2024 suggest stabilization around current levels. This recent plateau indicates the country may have largely completed its growth phase in carbon intensity relative to economic output.