Western Europe
Netherlands
The Netherlands emitted about 115 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.30% of the world total, making it the 40th largest emitter. About 6.3 tonnes per person per year, 1.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 115Mt
- Per person
- 6.3t
- Change since 2005
- −36%
- Total since 1850
- 12.3bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 51%
0.30% of the world · 40th largest
World average 4.7 t
−30% since 1990
0.66% 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 | 114.79 |
| 2023 | 117.02 |
| 2022 | 127.50 |
| 2021 | 139.89 |
| 2020 | 136.97 |
| 2019 | 152.73 |
| 2018 | 158.26 |
| 2017 | 162.30 |
| 2016 | 164.81 |
| 2015 | 163.96 |
| 2014 | 157.50 |
| 2013 | 164.93 |
| 2012 | 165.75 |
| 2011 | 169.35 |
| 2010 | 182.48 |
| 2009 | 170.43 |
| 2008 | 175.90 |
| 2007 | 173.03 |
| 2006 | 173.28 |
| 2005 | 178.13 |
| 2004 | 182.09 |
| 2003 | 180.17 |
| 2002 | 176.74 |
| 2001 | 177.46 |
| 2000 | 172.15 |
| 1999 | 171.05 |
| 1998 | 176.40 |
| 1997 | 175.47 |
| 1996 | 182.54 |
| 1995 | 173.48 |
| 1994 | 171.95 |
| 1993 | 171.19 |
| 1992 | 171.28 |
| 1991 | 171.47 |
| 1990 | 163.03 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Netherlands
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Netherlands
Where the Netherlands's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 7.1%
- Gas 34.9%
- Oil 3.9%
- Nuclear 3.0%
- Wind 25.0%
- Solar 21.1%
- Bioenergy & other 5.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About the Netherlands's emissions
How much CO₂ does the Netherlands emit?
The Netherlands emitted about 115 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.30% of the world total, making it the 40th largest emitter.
What are the Netherlands's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 6.3 tonnes per person per year, 1.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are the Netherlands's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −36% compared with 2005 and −30% compared with 1990.
How much of the Netherlands's electricity is renewable?
51.2% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.