CO2 Emissions per Capita: Spain
Spain's co2 emissions per capita is currently 4.505 metric tons as of 2024. # Spain CO2 Emissions per Capita Spain's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 4.
Current (2024)
4.505 metric tons
-1.4% y/y
Peak (2005)
8.426 metric tons
Low (1971)
4.073 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Spain
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Spain
Analysis# Spain CO2 Emissions per Capita
Spain's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 4.505 metric tons in 2024, representing a significant decline from its 2005 peak of 8.426 metric tons. Since 1970, the country has increased overall emissions by only 6.7% despite economic growth, reflecting a long-term shift toward cleaner energy systems. Current levels remain above Spain's 1971 low of 4.073 metric tons but demonstrate a clear downward trajectory over the past decade.
The most dramatic reduction occurred between 2019 and 2020, when emissions fell from 5.398 to 4.528 metric tons—a shift driven by pandemic-related economic disruptions and accelerated renewable energy adoption. After a brief uptick in 2021-2022, Spain's emissions have stabilized and resumed declining, reaching near-record lows in 2023-2024. This sustained downward trend suggests Spain's renewable energy expansion and decarbonization efforts are gaining momentum.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.505 metric tons | -1.42% |
| 2023 | 4.57 metric tons | -8.49% |
| 2022 | 4.994 metric tons | +1.61% |
| 2021 | 4.915 metric tons | +8.55% |
| 2020 | 4.528 metric tons | -16.12% |
| 2019 | 5.398 metric tons | -7.09% |
| 2018 | 5.81 metric tons | -2.81% |
| 2017 | 5.978 metric tons | +5.58% |
| 2016 | 5.662 metric tons | -3.20% |
| 2015 | 5.849 metric tons | +6.46% |
| 2014 | 5.494 metric tons | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 5.501 metric tons | -9.72% |
| 2012 | 6.093 metric tons | -1.63% |
| 2011 | 6.194 metric tons | +0.26% |
| 2010 | 6.178 metric tons | -4.65% |
| 2009 | 6.479 metric tons | -12.46% |
| 2008 | 7.401 metric tons | -9.90% |
| 2007 | 8.214 metric tons | +1.77% |
| 2006 | 8.071 metric tons | -4.21% |
| 2005 | 8.426 metric tons | +2.59% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8.213 metric tons | +3.13% |
| 2003 | 7.964 metric tons | +0.42% |
| 2002 | 7.931 metric tons | +4.33% |
| 2001 | 7.602 metric tons | -0.63% |
| 2000 | 7.65 metric tons | +4.84% |
| 1999 | 7.297 metric tons | +7.67% |
| 1998 | 6.777 metric tons | +2.84% |
| 1997 | 6.59 metric tons | +7.38% |
| 1996 | 6.137 metric tons | -4.42% |
| 1995 | 6.421 metric tons | +4.87% |
| 1994 | 6.123 metric tons | +4.29% |
| 1993 | 5.871 metric tons | -6.35% |
| 1992 | 6.269 metric tons | +2.87% |
| 1991 | 6.094 metric tons | +3.22% |
| 1990 | 5.904 metric tons | +1.92% |
| 1989 | 5.793 metric tons | +8.69% |
| 1988 | 5.33 metric tons | +1.83% |
| 1987 | 5.234 metric tons | +0.33% |
| 1986 | 5.217 metric tons | +1.64% |
| 1985 | 5.133 metric tons | -3.66% |
| 1984 | 5.328 metric tons | -5.46% |
| 1983 | 5.636 metric tons | +0.97% |
| 1982 | 5.582 metric tons | -3.54% |
| 1981 | 5.787 metric tons | +1.92% |
| 1980 | 5.678 metric tons | +3.94% |
| 1979 | 5.463 metric tons | +5.16% |
| 1978 | 5.195 metric tons | -1.59% |
| 1977 | 5.279 metric tons | -5.02% |
| 1976 | 5.558 metric tons | +8.79% |
| 1975 | 5.109 metric tons | +2.16% |
| 1974 | 5.001 metric tons | +6.36% |
| 1973 | 4.702 metric tons | +7.25% |
| 1972 | 4.384 metric tons | +7.64% |
| 1971 | 4.073 metric tons | -3.57% |
| 1970 | 4.224 metric tons | — |
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