CO2 Emissions per Capita: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's co2 emissions per capita is currently 1.065 metric tons as of 2024. # Sri Lanka CO2 Emissions per Capita Sri Lanka's per capita CO2 emissions reached 1.
Current (2024)
1.065 metric tons
+8.8% y/y
Peak (2016)
1.107 metric tons
Low (1975)
0.22 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Sri Lanka
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Sri Lanka
Analysis# Sri Lanka CO2 Emissions per Capita
Sri Lanka's per capita CO2 emissions reached 1.065 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below the 2016 peak of 1.107 metric tons but substantially higher than the 1975 low of 0.22 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have surged 319.3%, reflecting the country's economic development and increased energy consumption over five decades.
The most recent data reveals a fluctuating pattern rather than steady growth. Emissions peaked in 2016, then declined through 2022 (0.938 metric tons) before rebounding to current levels. The 2020 dip to 1.032 metric tons likely reflects pandemic-related activity reductions. With 2024 showing an uptick from 2023's 0.979 metric tons, the trajectory suggests emissions remain volatile, oscillating around the 1.0 metric ton mark as Sri Lanka balances economic activity with environmental considerations.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.065 metric tons | +8.78% |
| 2023 | 0.979 metric tons | +4.37% |
| 2022 | 0.938 metric tons | -8.93% |
| 2021 | 1.03 metric tons | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 1.032 metric tons | -6.18% |
| 2019 | 1.1 metric tons | +8.48% |
| 2018 | 1.014 metric tons | -7.06% |
| 2017 | 1.091 metric tons | -1.45% |
| 2016 | 1.107 metric tons | +17.77% |
| 2015 | 0.94 metric tons | +9.18% |
| 2014 | 0.861 metric tons | +19.42% |
| 2013 | 0.721 metric tons | -14.67% |
| 2012 | 0.845 metric tons | +11.62% |
| 2011 | 0.757 metric tons | +17.00% |
| 2010 | 0.647 metric tons | +5.03% |
| 2009 | 0.616 metric tons | -4.50% |
| 2008 | 0.645 metric tons | -6.39% |
| 2007 | 0.689 metric tons | +6.33% |
| 2006 | 0.648 metric tons | -9.24% |
| 2005 | 0.714 metric tons | +8.02% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.661 metric tons | +2.48% |
| 2003 | 0.645 metric tons | +7.32% |
| 2002 | 0.601 metric tons | +3.62% |
| 2001 | 0.58 metric tons | -2.36% |
| 2000 | 0.594 metric tons | +12.29% |
| 1999 | 0.529 metric tons | +8.40% |
| 1998 | 0.488 metric tons | +1.24% |
| 1997 | 0.482 metric tons | -2.03% |
| 1996 | 0.492 metric tons | +38.59% |
| 1995 | 0.355 metric tons | -1.39% |
| 1994 | 0.36 metric tons | +13.56% |
| 1993 | 0.317 metric tons | -3.65% |
| 1992 | 0.329 metric tons | +22.30% |
| 1991 | 0.269 metric tons | +3.86% |
| 1990 | 0.259 metric tons | +0.78% |
| 1989 | 0.257 metric tons | -5.86% |
| 1988 | 0.273 metric tons | -4.55% |
| 1987 | 0.286 metric tons | +13.04% |
| 1986 | 0.253 metric tons | -2.32% |
| 1985 | 0.259 metric tons | -9.44% |
| 1984 | 0.286 metric tons | -12.54% |
| 1983 | 0.327 metric tons | +1.24% |
| 1982 | 0.323 metric tons | +12.54% |
| 1981 | 0.287 metric tons | +1.41% |
| 1980 | 0.283 metric tons | -2.08% |
| 1979 | 0.289 metric tons | +6.25% |
| 1978 | 0.272 metric tons | +15.74% |
| 1977 | 0.235 metric tons | +6.33% |
| 1976 | 0.221 metric tons | +0.45% |
| 1975 | 0.22 metric tons | -13.73% |
| 1974 | 0.255 metric tons | -15.56% |
| 1973 | 0.302 metric tons | +2.37% |
| 1972 | 0.295 metric tons | +17.53% |
| 1971 | 0.251 metric tons | -1.18% |
| 1970 | 0.254 metric tons | — |
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