CO2 Emissions per Capita: Solomon Islands

Analysis# Solomon Islands CO2 Emissions per Capita Solomon Islands generated 0.384 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, representing a modest decrease from recent years. The nation's emissions remain well below its 2011 peak of 0.674 metric tons and slightly above its 1986 low of 0.337 metric tons. Over the five-decade span from 1970 to 2024, per capita emissions grew just 2.9%—a minimal increase relative to global development trajectories. A marked decline began around 2015, when emissions stood at 0.522 metric tons. By 2022, they had fallen to 0.383 metric tons, the lowest point in the recent period. The slight uptick to 0.384 in 2024 suggests stabilization rather than continued improvement. This downward trend since 2015 reflects either reduced industrial activity, economic shifts, or improved energy efficiency, positioning Solomon Islands among lower-emitting nations globally.