CO2 Emissions per Capita: Suriname

Analysis# Suriname CO2 Emissions per Capita Suriname's CO2 emissions per capita reached 4.061 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a nation with moderate emissions intensity. This figure sits well below the country's all-time peak of 5.037 metric tons in 2016, yet remains substantially higher than the 0.99 metric tons recorded in 1984. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 145.8%, marking a significant upward shift across five decades of economic development. A sharp decline emerged after 2016's peak, dropping to 3.588 metric tons by 2018—the lowest point in recent years. Since then, emissions have fluctuated between 3.9 and 4.6 metric tons annually, suggesting stabilization around the 4-metric-ton range. The recent 2024 figure of 4.061 indicates relative stability, though Suriname's emissions trajectory remains elevated compared to its historical baseline, signaling ongoing reliance on carbon-intensive activities.