Lebanon carbon profile

Lebanon emits roughly 16 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.04% of global emissions, ranking #91 worldwide. At 2.7 tonnes per person (#72 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-38%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-35%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 44% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Lebanon could cut another ~38% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.