CO2 Emissions per Capita: Yemen

Analysis# Yemen CO2 Emissions per Capita Yemen's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 0.261 metric tons in 2024, representing a significant decline from its 2009 peak of 1.066 metric tons. Despite a modest 13.5% increase since 1970, the country ranks among the world's lowest emitters. The 2024 figure approaches Yemen's all-time low of 0.226 metric tons recorded in 1971, underscoring a dramatic reversal from the mid-2000s spike. The sharp downward trajectory accelerated after 2015, when emissions were 0.457 metric tons. Since then, Yemen has experienced nearly a decade of sustained reductions, dropping below 0.3 metric tons annually from 2021 onward. This nine-year decline reflects structural changes in energy consumption and economic activity, positioning Yemen on a path toward its lowest emission levels in over five decades.