CO2 Emissions per Capita: Tanzania

Analysis# Tanzania CO2 Emissions per Capita Tanzania's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.311 metric tons in 2024, down slightly from the all-time peak of 0.324 metric tons in 2023. This remains substantially higher than the country's 1994 low of 0.072 metric tons. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 168.1%, reflecting rapid industrialization and energy consumption growth alongside population expansion. The most dramatic acceleration occurred between 2020 and 2023, when emissions climbed from 0.274 to 0.324 metric tons—a 18% jump in just three years. The 2024 decline of 0.013 metric tons suggests a potential reversal, though the trend remains volatile. Tanzania's current emissions trajectory places it among Africa's lower per capita emitters, yet the recent volatility indicates ongoing structural shifts in the country's energy and economic systems.