Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece
Greece: Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions was 68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
13th
of 39 countries
All-time high
133.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 2007
All-time low
67.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Analysis
In 2024, domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece stood at 68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and down 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece peaked at 133.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2007 and was at its lowest, 67.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, in 2023.
That places Greece 13th out of 39 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece, year by year
| Year | Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 101.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 101.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 102.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 101.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 104.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 106.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 110.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 115.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 120.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 120.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 124.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 125 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 124.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 128.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 129.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 133.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 129.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 133.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 129.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 121.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 115.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 112.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 109.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 100.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 97.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 92.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 88.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 92.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 88.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 81.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 70.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -12.9% |
| 2021 | 72.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 72.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 67.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +1.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 47.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, 1.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Greece's 68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.3 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, 1.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 108.53 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 101.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 120.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.98 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 121.9 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 133.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.96 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 81.2 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 115.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.5 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 67.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 72.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 10 Belgium 97.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 11 Czechia 92 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 12 Austria 70 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 14 Romania 64.6 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 15 Ireland 56.4 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 16 Portugal 52.1 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
More environment data for Greece
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 3.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 3.43 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.43 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.95 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 1.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece?
- Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions in Greece was 68.8 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest domestic net greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 133.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2007.
- What is the lowest domestic net greenhouse gas emissions recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.7 Million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2023.
- How does Greece rank for domestic net greenhouse gas emissions?
- Greece ranks 13th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic net greenhouse gas emissions rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Domestic net greenhouse gas emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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