CO2 Emissions per Capita: Greece

Analysis# Greece CO2 Emissions per Capita Greece produced 5.046 metric tons of CO2 per capita in 2024, representing a significant decline from its peak of 9.595 metric tons in 2007. The current figure sits well above the country's 1970 low of 3.292 metric tons, reflecting a net increase of 53.3% over five decades. Despite this long-term growth, recent years have marked a decisive shift downward from the mid-2010s baseline. A sharp reduction occurred between 2015 and 2020, when emissions fell from 6.418 to 4.894 metric tons—a 23.8% drop likely driven by economic recovery measures and renewable energy expansion following Greece's financial crisis. While emissions ticked slightly upward in 2021-2022, the trajectory has stabilized at lower levels, with 2024 settling near the 2020-2023 average. This pattern suggests Greece's decarbonization efforts are gaining traction, though sustaining further reductions will require continued policy commitment.