CO2 Emissions per Capita: Togo

Analysis# Togo CO2 Emissions per Capita Togo's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.276 metric tons in 2024, remaining well below its 2009 peak of 0.414 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have grown 13.6%, yet the country's footprint remains among the world's lowest. The 1993 minimum of 0.098 metric tons shows how dramatically Togo's carbon output has shifted over five decades, though current levels suggest moderate energy consumption relative to global standards. A sharp rise occurred between 2015 and 2016, jumping from 0.202 to 0.271 metric tons—a 34% spike linked to energy sector development. After fluctuating between 0.234 and 0.287 metric tons from 2018 through 2022, emissions have stabilized around 0.27 metric tons. Recent years indicate a plateauing trajectory, suggesting Togo's per capita emissions may have reached a sustainable equilibrium absent significant industrial expansion or energy policy shifts.