CO2 Emissions per Capita: Austria
Austria's co2 emissions per capita is currently 6.323 metric tons as of 2024. # Austria CO2 Emissions per Capita Austria's per capita CO2 emissions reached 6.
Current (2024)
6.323 metric tons
-1.3% y/y
Peak (2005)
9.773 metric tons
Low (2024)
6.323 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Austria
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Austria
Analysis# Austria CO2 Emissions per Capita
Austria's per capita CO2 emissions reached 6.323 metric tons in 2024, marking the lowest point in the 54-year dataset. This represents a significant decline from the country's peak of 9.773 metric tons in 2005 and a 10.9% reduction since 1970, demonstrating a long-term shift toward lower-carbon activity despite population and economic changes.
The most dramatic improvement occurred after 2021, when emissions dropped from 7.392 to 6.323 metric tons over three years. The 2020 dip to 7.056 metric tons coincided with pandemic-related disruptions, but the sustained decline afterward suggests structural changes in Austria's energy and transport sectors. Continued downward momentum through 2024 indicates the country is on track to meet decarbonization objectives.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.323 metric tons | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 6.404 metric tons | -7.58% |
| 2022 | 6.929 metric tons | -6.26% |
| 2021 | 7.392 metric tons | +4.76% |
| 2020 | 7.056 metric tons | -8.90% |
| 2019 | 7.745 metric tons | +1.81% |
| 2018 | 7.607 metric tons | -4.51% |
| 2017 | 7.966 metric tons | +2.69% |
| 2016 | 7.757 metric tons | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 7.794 metric tons | +1.04% |
| 2014 | 7.714 metric tons | -6.03% |
| 2013 | 8.209 metric tons | +0.26% |
| 2012 | 8.188 metric tons | -4.81% |
| 2011 | 8.602 metric tons | -2.52% |
| 2010 | 8.824 metric tons | +8.18% |
| 2009 | 8.157 metric tons | -9.79% |
| 2008 | 9.042 metric tons | -0.57% |
| 2007 | 9.094 metric tons | -3.93% |
| 2006 | 9.466 metric tons | -3.14% |
| 2005 | 9.773 metric tons | +0.32% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.742 metric tons | +1.22% |
| 2003 | 9.625 metric tons | +6.24% |
| 2002 | 9.06 metric tons | +2.08% |
| 2001 | 8.875 metric tons | +6.61% |
| 2000 | 8.325 metric tons | +0.47% |
| 1999 | 8.286 metric tons | -2.94% |
| 1998 | 8.537 metric tons | +0.73% |
| 1997 | 8.475 metric tons | -0.77% |
| 1996 | 8.541 metric tons | +5.98% |
| 1995 | 8.059 metric tons | +4.69% |
| 1994 | 7.698 metric tons | +0.48% |
| 1993 | 7.661 metric tons | -0.74% |
| 1992 | 7.718 metric tons | -8.63% |
| 1991 | 8.447 metric tons | +5.35% |
| 1990 | 8.018 metric tons | +6.91% |
| 1989 | 7.5 metric tons | -0.45% |
| 1988 | 7.534 metric tons | -2.52% |
| 1987 | 7.729 metric tons | +0.94% |
| 1986 | 7.657 metric tons | -2.10% |
| 1985 | 7.821 metric tons | +2.50% |
| 1984 | 7.63 metric tons | +3.23% |
| 1983 | 7.391 metric tons | +0.19% |
| 1982 | 7.377 metric tons | -3.78% |
| 1981 | 7.667 metric tons | -5.87% |
| 1980 | 8.145 metric tons | -2.93% |
| 1979 | 8.391 metric tons | +4.18% |
| 1978 | 8.054 metric tons | +3.31% |
| 1977 | 7.796 metric tons | -4.43% |
| 1976 | 8.157 metric tons | +9.65% |
| 1975 | 7.439 metric tons | -3.70% |
| 1974 | 7.725 metric tons | -4.23% |
| 1973 | 8.066 metric tons | +5.12% |
| 1972 | 7.673 metric tons | +3.38% |
| 1971 | 7.422 metric tons | +4.56% |
| 1970 | 7.098 metric tons | — |
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