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Luxembourg

Luxembourg emitted about 7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 124th largest emitter. About 10.5 tonnes per person per year, 2.2 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
7.04Mt

0.02% of the world · 124th largest

Per person
10.5t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−42%

−40% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.78bn t

0.04% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
92%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
20247.04
20236.84
20227.27
20218.41
20208.07
20199.75
20189.56
20179.25
20169.08
20159.33
20149.81
201310.32
201210.86
201111.09
201011.19
200910.62
200811.17
200711.30
200611.91
200512.08
200411.82
200310.45
20029.98
20019.21
20008.70
19998.12
19987.66
19978.55
19969.19
19959.13
199411.52
199312.34
199212.19
199112.42
199011.81

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Luxembourg

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Luxembourg

Where Luxembourg's electricity came from, 2025

  • Gas 3.9%
  • Oil 4.5%
  • Hydro 3.2%
  • Wind 30.5%
  • Solar 30.5%
  • Bioenergy & other 27.3%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

About Luxembourg's emissions

How much CO₂ does Luxembourg emit?

Luxembourg emitted about 7 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, making it the 124th largest emitter.

What are Luxembourg's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 10.5 tonnes per person per year, 2.2 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Luxembourg's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −42% compared with 2005 and −40% compared with 1990.

How much of Luxembourg's electricity is renewable?

91.6% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.