CO2 Emissions per Capita: Senegal

Analysis# Senegal CO2 Emissions per Capita Senegal's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.768 metric tons in 2024, sitting well below its all-time peak of 0.824 metric tons in 2022. Since 1970, the country has experienced a 154.3% increase from a low of 0.293 metric tons, reflecting decades of economic development and energy consumption growth. Despite this long-term rise, current emissions remain modest on a global scale. The most notable trend emerged between 2020 and 2022, when emissions surged from 0.644 to 0.824 metric tons—a sharp 28% jump likely tied to post-pandemic economic recovery. Since that peak, emissions have moderated slightly, dropping to 0.768 metric tons by 2024. This recent stabilization suggests potential early indicators of decoupling emissions growth from economic activity, though sustained monitoring through the coming years will clarify whether this marks a genuine shift or temporary volatility.