CO2 Emissions per Capita: Tajikistan

Analysis# Tajikistan CO2 Emissions per Capita Tajikistan's per capita CO2 emissions stand at 0.922 metric tons in 2024, representing a dramatic 66.7% decline since 1970. The country peaked at 2.908 metric tons in 1975 during Soviet industrialization, then collapsed to a historic low of 0.394 metric tons in 2011 following the post-Soviet economic transition and civil conflict. Current levels remain far below the 1975 peak, reflecting Tajikistan's lower industrial output and energy consumption. The most significant turning point occurred between 1975 and 2011, when emissions plummeted by 86.4%. Since 2011, however, the trend has reversed. Emissions have climbed steadily from the low point, increasing roughly 2.3 times by 2024. The recent data shows consistent year-on-year growth from 2015 (0.589) through 2019 (0.949), with minor fluctuations in 2020–2023. This upward trajectory reflects economic recovery and increasing energy demand across the nation.