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Serbia

Serbia emitted about 42 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, making it the 60th largest emitter. About 6.2 tonnes per person per year, 1.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
42Mt

0.11% of the world · 60th largest

Per person
6.2t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
−16%

−27% since 1990

Total since 1850
2.92bn t

0.16% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
28%

World 34% (2025)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202442.02
202342.91
202244.46
202143.89
202045.36
201944.45
201844.48
201745.67
201645.19
201543.90
201437.33
201344.58
201243.76
201148.96
201045.69
200945.92
200851.74
200752.16
200653.72
200550.06
200452.94
200348.65
200245.49
200142.54
200039.61
199935.65
199851.69
199749.10
199645.70
199539.05
199436.97
199338.00
199243.64
199140.58
199057.54

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Serbia

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Serbia

Where Serbia's electricity came from, 2025

  • Coal 65.0%
  • Gas 6.9%
  • Oil 0.3%
  • Hydro 22.2%
  • Wind 4.0%
  • Solar 0.4%
  • Bioenergy & other 1.1%

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

About Serbia's emissions

How much CO₂ does Serbia emit?

Serbia emitted about 42 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, making it the 60th largest emitter.

What are Serbia's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 6.2 tonnes per person per year, 1.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Serbia's emissions going down?

Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −16% compared with 2005 and −27% compared with 1990.

How much of Serbia's electricity is renewable?

27.8% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.