CO2 Emissions per Capita: Portugal
Portugal's co2 emissions per capita is currently 3.325 metric tons as of 2024. # Portugal CO2 Emissions per Capita Portugal's per capita CO2 emissions reached 3.
Current (2024)
3.325 metric tons
-6.0% y/y
Peak (2002)
6.501 metric tons
Low (1970)
2.015 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Portugal
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Portugal
Analysis# Portugal CO2 Emissions per Capita
Portugal's per capita CO2 emissions reached 3.325 metric tons in 2024, representing a substantial 49% decline from its peak of 6.501 metric tons in 2002. Since 1970, emissions have increased 65% overall, rising from a low of 2.015 metric tons as the country developed economically. The current level remains below the 2002 peak, signaling progress in decoupling economic activity from carbon output.
A sharp downward shift accelerated after 2015, when emissions stood at 4.993 metric tons. The 2020 pandemic-driven drop to 3.947 metric tons marked an inflection point; subsequent years maintained this lower trajectory despite economic recovery. Portugal's consistent year-on-year reductions through 2024 reflect investments in renewable energy and industrial efficiency, positioning the nation on a clear downward emissions path.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.325 metric tons | -5.99% |
| 2023 | 3.537 metric tons | -6.97% |
| 2022 | 3.802 metric tons | +1.12% |
| 2021 | 3.76 metric tons | -4.74% |
| 2020 | 3.947 metric tons | -12.56% |
| 2019 | 4.514 metric tons | -9.18% |
| 2018 | 4.97 metric tons | -7.17% |
| 2017 | 5.354 metric tons | +9.42% |
| 2016 | 4.893 metric tons | -2.00% |
| 2015 | 4.993 metric tons | +8.95% |
| 2014 | 4.583 metric tons | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 4.603 metric tons | -2.77% |
| 2012 | 4.734 metric tons | -2.75% |
| 2011 | 4.868 metric tons | -3.34% |
| 2010 | 5.036 metric tons | -9.02% |
| 2009 | 5.535 metric tons | -1.39% |
| 2008 | 5.613 metric tons | -3.52% |
| 2007 | 5.818 metric tons | -2.74% |
| 2006 | 5.982 metric tons | -7.37% |
| 2005 | 6.458 metric tons | +4.85% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6.159 metric tons | +2.56% |
| 2003 | 6.005 metric tons | -7.63% |
| 2002 | 6.501 metric tons | +6.09% |
| 2001 | 6.128 metric tons | -1.84% |
| 2000 | 6.243 metric tons | -1.47% |
| 1999 | 6.336 metric tons | +10.96% |
| 1998 | 5.71 metric tons | +7.70% |
| 1997 | 5.302 metric tons | +4.41% |
| 1996 | 5.078 metric tons | -3.59% |
| 1995 | 5.267 metric tons | +6.53% |
| 1994 | 4.944 metric tons | +2.72% |
| 1993 | 4.813 metric tons | -2.23% |
| 1992 | 4.923 metric tons | +8.22% |
| 1991 | 4.549 metric tons | +3.53% |
| 1990 | 4.394 metric tons | +3.71% |
| 1989 | 4.237 metric tons | +25.17% |
| 1988 | 3.385 metric tons | +3.30% |
| 1987 | 3.277 metric tons | +0.31% |
| 1986 | 3.267 metric tons | +14.23% |
| 1985 | 2.86 metric tons | -5.08% |
| 1984 | 3.013 metric tons | -2.71% |
| 1983 | 3.097 metric tons | -3.46% |
| 1982 | 3.208 metric tons | +5.67% |
| 1981 | 3.036 metric tons | +5.02% |
| 1980 | 2.891 metric tons | +1.37% |
| 1979 | 2.852 metric tons | +9.99% |
| 1978 | 2.593 metric tons | +2.53% |
| 1977 | 2.529 metric tons | -1.94% |
| 1976 | 2.579 metric tons | +2.75% |
| 1975 | 2.51 metric tons | +3.42% |
| 1974 | 2.427 metric tons | -1.14% |
| 1973 | 2.455 metric tons | +11.34% |
| 1972 | 2.205 metric tons | +2.23% |
| 1971 | 2.157 metric tons | +7.05% |
| 1970 | 2.015 metric tons | — |
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