CO2 Emissions per Capita: Vietnam

Analysis# Vietnam CO2 Emissions per Capita Vietnam's per capita CO2 emissions reached 4.266 metric tons in 2024, marking an all-time high and reflecting the country's rapid industrialization over the past five decades. Since 1970, per capita emissions have surged 910.9%, climbing from a low of 0.284 metric tons in 1976. The nation now sits well above its historical baseline, driven by economic growth, manufacturing expansion, and increased energy consumption. The acceleration has intensified since 2015, when emissions stood at 2.163 metric tons. Over the subsequent nine years, Vietnam's per capita emissions nearly doubled, with particularly steep jumps between 2017 and 2019, and again from 2022 to 2024. This upward trajectory shows no signs of reversal, positioning Vietnam among rising emitters as its economy continues to expand.