Northern Europe
Sweden
Sweden emitted about 38.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, making it the 64th largest emitter. About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 76% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 38Mt
- Per person
- 3.6t
- Change since 2005
- −29%
- Total since 1850
- 5.13bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 71%
0.10% of the world · 64th largest
World average 4.7 t
−34% since 1990
0.28% 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 | 38.10 |
| 2023 | 36.71 |
| 2022 | 36.34 |
| 2021 | 38.57 |
| 2020 | 36.62 |
| 2019 | 40.77 |
| 2018 | 41.86 |
| 2017 | 42.36 |
| 2016 | 43.31 |
| 2015 | 43.31 |
| 2014 | 43.39 |
| 2013 | 45.11 |
| 2012 | 46.61 |
| 2011 | 49.11 |
| 2010 | 53.03 |
| 2009 | 47.14 |
| 2008 | 50.77 |
| 2007 | 52.88 |
| 2006 | 53.65 |
| 2005 | 53.79 |
| 2004 | 56.43 |
| 2003 | 57.22 |
| 2002 | 56.63 |
| 2001 | 55.78 |
| 2000 | 54.89 |
| 1999 | 55.94 |
| 1998 | 58.77 |
| 1997 | 58.36 |
| 1996 | 63.35 |
| 1995 | 59.49 |
| 1994 | 60.00 |
| 1993 | 57.52 |
| 1992 | 57.51 |
| 1991 | 57.66 |
| 1990 | 57.42 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Sweden
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Sweden
Where Sweden's electricity came from, 2025
- Gas 0.1%
- Oil 1.2%
- Nuclear 27.6%
- Hydro 40.0%
- Wind 22.8%
- Solar 2.6%
- Bioenergy & other 5.8%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Sweden's emissions
How much CO₂ does Sweden emit?
Sweden emitted about 38.1 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, making it the 64th largest emitter.
What are Sweden's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 3.6 tonnes per person per year, 76% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Sweden's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −29% compared with 2005 and −34% compared with 1990.
How much of Sweden's electricity is renewable?
71.2% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.