CO2 Emissions per Capita: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates's co2 emissions per capita is currently 18.255 metric tons as of 2024. # United Arab Emirates CO2 Emissions per Capita The UAE's per capita CO2 emissions reached 18.
Current (2024)
18.255 metric tons
-0.7% y/y
Peak (1973)
82.135 metric tons
Low (2024)
18.255 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — United Arab Emirates
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — United Arab Emirates
Analysis# United Arab Emirates CO2 Emissions per Capita
The UAE's per capita CO2 emissions reached 18.255 metric tons in 2024, marking a dramatic reversal from its 1973 peak of 82.135 metric tons—a 73.1% reduction over five decades. Despite rapid economic growth and energy-intensive development, the nation has fundamentally decoupled emissions from prosperity, now sitting at its lowest recorded level since 1970.
A sustained downward trajectory began around 2015, when emissions stood at 24.321 metric tons. The consistent decline from 2015 onward accelerated particularly after 2020, dropping from 20.814 metric tons to 18.255 by 2024. This reflects growing renewable energy investments, improved efficiency standards, and economic diversification away from carbon-intensive industries. The UAE's commitment to the 2050 Net Zero target and expanded solar capacity suggest further reductions ahead.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.255 metric tons | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 18.38 metric tons | -5.13% |
| 2022 | 19.373 metric tons | -6.98% |
| 2021 | 20.827 metric tons | +0.06% |
| 2020 | 20.814 metric tons | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 20.946 metric tons | +4.53% |
| 2018 | 20.038 metric tons | -9.59% |
| 2017 | 22.164 metric tons | -6.78% |
| 2016 | 23.775 metric tons | -2.24% |
| 2015 | 24.321 metric tons | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 24.582 metric tons | -3.05% |
| 2013 | 25.355 metric tons | +1.30% |
| 2012 | 25.03 metric tons | +0.32% |
| 2011 | 24.95 metric tons | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 25.03 metric tons | +1.54% |
| 2009 | 24.651 metric tons | -5.41% |
| 2008 | 26.061 metric tons | +6.88% |
| 2007 | 24.383 metric tons | -3.98% |
| 2006 | 25.393 metric tons | -3.27% |
| 2005 | 26.252 metric tons | +1.09% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 25.97 metric tons | +0.05% |
| 2003 | 25.956 metric tons | -0.79% |
| 2002 | 26.162 metric tons | -3.79% |
| 2001 | 27.194 metric tons | +7.40% |
| 2000 | 25.32 metric tons | -7.24% |
| 1999 | 27.297 metric tons | -4.03% |
| 1998 | 28.443 metric tons | -4.94% |
| 1997 | 29.922 metric tons | -3.91% |
| 1996 | 31.141 metric tons | -2.05% |
| 1995 | 31.792 metric tons | +2.00% |
| 1994 | 31.17 metric tons | +5.08% |
| 1993 | 29.663 metric tons | +0.33% |
| 1992 | 29.565 metric tons | -8.34% |
| 1991 | 32.254 metric tons | +7.62% |
| 1990 | 29.969 metric tons | -5.79% |
| 1989 | 31.81 metric tons | +4.92% |
| 1988 | 30.318 metric tons | -8.34% |
| 1987 | 33.075 metric tons | -3.39% |
| 1986 | 34.234 metric tons | -8.95% |
| 1985 | 37.601 metric tons | -1.75% |
| 1984 | 38.271 metric tons | +28.50% |
| 1983 | 29.784 metric tons | -8.74% |
| 1982 | 32.635 metric tons | -5.68% |
| 1981 | 34.6 metric tons | -14.57% |
| 1980 | 40.503 metric tons | -2.48% |
| 1979 | 41.534 metric tons | -36.11% |
| 1978 | 65.011 metric tons | +0.64% |
| 1977 | 64.596 metric tons | -12.72% |
| 1976 | 74.011 metric tons | +9.54% |
| 1975 | 67.567 metric tons | -8.23% |
| 1974 | 73.628 metric tons | -10.36% |
| 1973 | 82.135 metric tons | +13.97% |
| 1972 | 72.069 metric tons | -5.05% |
| 1971 | 75.904 metric tons | +11.74% |
| 1970 | 67.931 metric tons | — |
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