Northern Europe
Norway
Norway emitted about 37.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, making it the 65th largest emitter. About 6.7 tonnes per person per year, 1.4 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 37Mt
- Per person
- 6.7t
- Change since 2005
- −14%
- Total since 1850
- 2.79bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 99%
0.10% of the world · 65th largest
World average 4.7 t
+6% since 1990
0.15% 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 | 37.18 |
| 2023 | 38.87 |
| 2022 | 40.83 |
| 2021 | 41.06 |
| 2020 | 41.28 |
| 2019 | 42.87 |
| 2018 | 44.47 |
| 2017 | 44.20 |
| 2016 | 44.71 |
| 2015 | 45.52 |
| 2014 | 44.98 |
| 2013 | 44.54 |
| 2012 | 44.26 |
| 2011 | 44.78 |
| 2010 | 45.66 |
| 2009 | 43.10 |
| 2008 | 44.69 |
| 2007 | 45.61 |
| 2006 | 43.86 |
| 2005 | 43.28 |
| 2004 | 44.26 |
| 2003 | 43.92 |
| 2002 | 42.57 |
| 2001 | 43.52 |
| 2000 | 42.13 |
| 1999 | 42.61 |
| 1998 | 41.84 |
| 1997 | 41.64 |
| 1996 | 41.54 |
| 1995 | 38.47 |
| 1994 | 37.86 |
| 1993 | 35.95 |
| 1992 | 34.40 |
| 1991 | 33.47 |
| 1990 | 35.01 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Norway
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Norway
Where Norway's electricity came from, 2025
- Gas 0.6%
- Oil 0.4%
- Hydro 90.0%
- Wind 8.4%
- Solar 0.3%
- Bioenergy & other 0.2%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Norway's emissions
How much CO₂ does Norway emit?
Norway emitted about 37.2 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, making it the 65th largest emitter.
What are Norway's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 6.7 tonnes per person per year, 1.4 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Norway's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −14% compared with 2005 and +6% compared with 1990.
How much of Norway's electricity is renewable?
99.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.