CO2 Emissions per Capita: Belgium

Analysis# Belgium CO2 Emissions per Capita Belgium's per capita CO2 emissions reached 7.307 metric tons in 2024, down sharply from its 1979 peak of 15.098 metric tons—a 52% reduction over 45 years. The country achieved a 49.4% total decline since 1970, reflecting sustained progress in decarbonization. Recent years show emissions hovering near historic lows, with 2023 marking the all-time minimum at 7.278 metric tons before a marginal uptick in 2024. The most dramatic improvement occurred between 2019 and 2020, when emissions dropped from 8.731 to 7.967 metric tons, likely reflecting pandemic-related economic disruption and accelerated clean energy adoption. Since 2015, Belgium has maintained a consistent downward trajectory, declining from 9.084 metric tons annually. With emissions stabilizing around 7.3 metric tons and no indication of reversal, Belgium demonstrates one of Europe's most successful decarbonization records among developed economies.