CO2 Emissions per Capita: Turkmenistan

Analysis# Turkmenistan CO2 Emissions per Capita Turkmenistan's per capita CO2 emissions reached 10.862 metric tons in 2024, representing a modest decline from the previous year but still well below the nation's 2022 peak of 14.005 metric tons. Since 1970, emissions have grown 27.1%, rising from a low of 6.733 metric tons in 1993. This upward trajectory reflects the country's energy-intensive economy, heavily reliant on oil and natural gas production and export. Recent data reveals significant volatility: emissions surged dramatically between 2020 and 2022, peaking at 14.005 metric tons before declining sharply to 10.862 in 2024—a 22.5% decrease in just two years. The sharp 2021–2022 spike followed by correction suggests potential shifts in industrial activity or energy consumption patterns. Current levels align with mid-2010s emissions, indicating a possible return to patterns observed before the recent peak.