CO2 Emissions per Capita: Slovenia

Analysis# Slovenia CO2 Emissions per Capita Slovenia's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 6.267 metric tons in 2024, remaining substantially below its 2008 peak of 9.348 metric tons. Since 1970, the country has increased emissions by 11.6% overall, though recent decades show significant volatility. The nation's lowest recorded emissions occurred in 1972 at 5.401 metric tons, establishing a historical baseline far below current levels. A dramatic decline began in 2020, when emissions dropped to 6.44 metric tons—the lowest point in over a decade—likely reflecting pandemic-related economic disruptions. Despite a modest uptick in 2021, Slovenia resumed its downward trajectory through 2023, reaching 5.951 metric tons before a slight increase to 6.267 in 2024. The recent five-year average hovers near 6.3 metric tons, suggesting the country has largely stabilized emissions while maintaining levels closer to its historical lows than its mid-2010s highs.