Southern Europe
Portugal
Portugal emitted about 35.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, making it the 66th largest emitter. About 3.4 tonnes per person per year, 72% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 36Mt
- Per person
- 3.4t
- Change since 2005
- −49%
- Total since 1850
- 2.77bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 81%
0.09% of the world · 66th largest
World average 4.7 t
−22% 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 | 35.54 |
| 2023 | 37.62 |
| 2022 | 40.72 |
| 2021 | 40.30 |
| 2020 | 41.74 |
| 2019 | 47.58 |
| 2018 | 51.34 |
| 2017 | 55.17 |
| 2016 | 50.31 |
| 2015 | 52.23 |
| 2014 | 47.94 |
| 2013 | 48.15 |
| 2012 | 49.93 |
| 2011 | 51.78 |
| 2010 | 52.89 |
| 2009 | 57.15 |
| 2008 | 60.01 |
| 2007 | 62.38 |
| 2006 | 64.86 |
| 2005 | 69.64 |
| 2004 | 67.30 |
| 2003 | 64.48 |
| 2002 | 69.58 |
| 2001 | 65.19 |
| 2000 | 65.50 |
| 1999 | 66.88 |
| 1998 | 59.21 |
| 1997 | 54.67 |
| 1996 | 51.80 |
| 1995 | 54.50 |
| 1994 | 50.24 |
| 1993 | 49.47 |
| 1992 | 50.96 |
| 1991 | 46.88 |
| 1990 | 45.31 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Portugal
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Portugal
Where Portugal's electricity came from, 2025
- Gas 16.4%
- Oil 2.6%
- Hydro 29.7%
- Wind 26.7%
- Solar 17.3%
- Bioenergy & other 7.2%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Portugal's emissions
How much CO₂ does Portugal emit?
Portugal emitted about 35.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, making it the 66th largest emitter.
What are Portugal's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.4 tonnes per person per year, 72% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Portugal's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −49% compared with 2005 and −22% compared with 1990.
How much of Portugal's electricity is renewable?
81.0% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.