CO2 Emissions per Capita: Uganda

Analysis# Uganda CO2 Emissions per Capita Uganda's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.165 metric tons in 2024, remaining among the world's lowest. The country peaked at 0.177 metric tons in 2021, though current levels remain substantially below that mark. Since 1970, per capita emissions have grown 81.3%, rising from 0.037 metric tons as Uganda's economy and energy consumption expanded. Despite this growth trajectory, Uganda's emissions footprint remains minimal compared to global averages. Recent data reveals volatility after 2021's peak. Emissions declined to 0.160 metric tons in 2020, surged to the all-time high in 2021, then fluctuated downward through 2024. The slight decline from 2022 onward—from 0.168 to 0.165 metric tons—suggests a potential stabilization pattern. Uganda's historically low per capita emissions reflect limited industrial development and energy infrastructure, positioning the country distinctly below both regional and global benchmarks.