CO2 Emissions per Capita: Zimbabwe

Analysis# Zimbabwe CO2 Emissions per Capita Zimbabwe's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 0.773 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a dramatic 57.7% decline since 1970 when the country was far more carbon-intensive. The nation peaked at 1.845 metric tons per capita in 1973, more than twice the current level. While well above its recent low of 0.584 metric tons recorded in 2020, Zimbabwe's 2024 figure remains substantially below historical averages. The sharp 2020 dip coincided with pandemic-related economic contraction, yet emissions have since rebounded modestly. From 2021 through 2024, per capita emissions have fluctuated between 0.689 and 0.773 metric tons, suggesting stabilization around current levels rather than continued recovery to pre-pandemic trajectories. This pattern indicates structural shifts in Zimbabwe's economy that have durably reduced carbon intensity relative to the industrial peaks of the 1970s.