India’s Per Capita CO2 Emissions Among Lowest in BRICS Nations

Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 02:24:00 UTC

Key Points

• India's per capita CO2 emissions are among the lowest of most BRICS countries, according to the BRICS Joint Statistical Publication 2026.
• India's per capita emissions were lower than Brazil's 6,005 kg and South Africa's 6,994 kg in 2022, as well as Indonesia's 3,559 kg and Russia's 3,278 kg in the same year.
• The publication did not include CO2 data for China and the United Arab Emirates, while Iran's latest available figure was 8,653 kg per capita in 2021.
• Ethiopia's per capita emissions were reported at 29 kg in 2022, indicating a very low net carbon footprint.
• Russia had the highest per capita energy consumption among countries with available data, followed by China and Iran.
• India's latest available per capita energy consumption figure was 609 kg of oil equivalent in 2024.
• An expert cited in the article said the data underscores India's relatively low fossil fuel intensity and supports arguments for equitable climate responsibility.