Southern Europe
Spain
Spain emitted about 22 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.57% of the world total, making it the 29th largest emitter. About 4.6 tonnes per person per year, 97% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 220Mt
- Per person
- 4.6t
- Change since 2005
- −40%
- Total since 1850
- 15.7bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 56%
0.57% of the world · 29th largest
World average 4.7 t
−4% since 1990
0.85% 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 | 220.34 |
| 2023 | 215.46 |
| 2022 | 234.22 |
| 2021 | 228.81 |
| 2020 | 211.77 |
| 2019 | 250.67 |
| 2018 | 268.52 |
| 2017 | 273.48 |
| 2016 | 259.56 |
| 2015 | 270.25 |
| 2014 | 253.66 |
| 2013 | 252.11 |
| 2012 | 277.43 |
| 2011 | 283.28 |
| 2010 | 282.59 |
| 2009 | 296.16 |
| 2008 | 335.28 |
| 2007 | 366.47 |
| 2006 | 358.87 |
| 2005 | 367.45 |
| 2004 | 352.14 |
| 2003 | 335.54 |
| 2002 | 331.03 |
| 2001 | 311.03 |
| 2000 | 309.26 |
| 1999 | 297.03 |
| 1998 | 273.65 |
| 1997 | 264.90 |
| 1996 | 252.56 |
| 1995 | 265.07 |
| 1994 | 251.39 |
| 1993 | 239.10 |
| 1992 | 247.69 |
| 1991 | 239.29 |
| 1990 | 229.38 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Spain
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Spain
Where Spain's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 0.3%
- Gas 21.6%
- Oil 3.5%
- Nuclear 18.8%
- Hydro 11.4%
- Wind 20.4%
- Solar 21.8%
- Bioenergy & other 2.2%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Spain's emissions
How much CO₂ does Spain emit?
Spain emitted about 22 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.57% of the world total, making it the 29th largest emitter.
What are Spain's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 4.6 tonnes per person per year, 97% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Spain's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −40% compared with 2005 and −4% compared with 1990.
How much of Spain's electricity is renewable?
55.9% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.