Western Europe
Belgium
Belgium emitted about 85.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, making it the 43rd largest emitter. About 7.3 tonnes per person per year, 1.5 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 85Mt
- Per person
- 7.3t
- Change since 2005
- −32%
- Total since 1850
- 12.9bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 39%
0.22% of the world · 43rd largest
World average 4.7 t
−29% since 1990
0.70% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.46 |
| 2023 | 84.70 |
| 2022 | 88.92 |
| 2021 | 94.93 |
| 2020 | 91.26 |
| 2019 | 99.80 |
| 2018 | 100.26 |
| 2017 | 99.28 |
| 2016 | 99.82 |
| 2015 | 101.33 |
| 2014 | 97.08 |
| 2013 | 102.82 |
| 2012 | 102.49 |
| 2011 | 105.16 |
| 2010 | 114.56 |
| 2009 | 107.81 |
| 2008 | 120.20 |
| 2007 | 120.49 |
| 2006 | 123.90 |
| 2005 | 125.66 |
| 2004 | 128.81 |
| 2003 | 128.29 |
| 2002 | 126.88 |
| 2001 | 126.09 |
| 2000 | 126.78 |
| 1999 | 124.72 |
| 1998 | 130.26 |
| 1997 | 124.02 |
| 1996 | 129.50 |
| 1995 | 125.97 |
| 1994 | 124.83 |
| 1993 | 121.45 |
| 1992 | 122.52 |
| 1991 | 123.40 |
| 1990 | 120.34 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Belgium
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Belgium
Where Belgium's electricity came from, 2025
- Gas 21.5%
- Oil 6.4%
- Nuclear 33.1%
- Hydro 0.6%
- Wind 18.8%
- Solar 14.3%
- Bioenergy & other 5.2%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Belgium's emissions
How much CO₂ does Belgium emit?
Belgium emitted about 85.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.22% of the world total, making it the 43rd largest emitter.
What are Belgium's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 7.3 tonnes per person per year, 1.5 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Belgium's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −32% compared with 2005 and −29% compared with 1990.
How much of Belgium's electricity is renewable?
38.9% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.