CO2 Emissions per Capita: Luxembourg

Analysis# Luxembourg CO2 Emissions per Capita Luxembourg's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 10.557 metric tons in 2024, representing a dramatic 81.8% reduction from its 1970 peak of 58.025 metric tons. The country now sits just above its all-time low of 10.416 metric tons recorded in 2023, reflecting decades of sustained decarbonization efforts across its economy. The most significant drop occurred between 2019 and 2020, when emissions fell from 15.632 to 12.679 metric tons—a 19% decline likely influenced by pandemic-related economic disruptions and accelerated clean energy transitions. Since 2015, Luxembourg has maintained a consistent downward trajectory, declining from 16.344 metric tons annually. Current levels suggest the country has stabilized near historic lows, positioning it among Europe's lower per capita emitters despite its high-income status.