Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Portugal
Portugal: Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and was 633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Change on year
up 248.9%
World rank
13th
of 39 countries
All-time high
15,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 2017
All-time low
-5,274 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 2008
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Portugal, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Portugal is 633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 248.9% on the previous year and up 120.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Portugal peaked at 15,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2017 and was at its lowest, -5,274 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent, in 2008.
Portugal ranks 13th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,198 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | — |
| 1991 | -969.6 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -118.7% |
| 1992 | -5,243 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +440.7% |
| 1993 | -4,944 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.7% |
| 1994 | -3,987 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -19.4% |
| 1995 | -4,071 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +2.1% |
| 1996 | -2,706 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -33.5% |
| 1997 | -3,629 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +34.1% |
| 1998 | -2,860 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -21.2% |
| 1999 | -3,605 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +26.0% |
| 2000 | 2,439 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -167.7% |
| 2001 | -2,100 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -186.1% |
| 2002 | -2,026 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 8,623 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -525.6% |
| 2004 | -1,169 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -113.6% |
| 2005 | 5,322 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -555.4% |
| 2006 | -1,226 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -123.0% |
| 2007 | -1,607 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +31.0% |
| 2008 | -5,274 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +228.3% |
| 2009 | -3,773 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -28.5% |
| 2010 | -2,236 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -40.7% |
| 2011 | -2,592 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +15.9% |
| 2012 | -1,532 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -40.9% |
| 2013 | -283.5 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -81.5% |
| 2014 | -3,107 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +995.8% |
| 2015 | -1,843 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -40.7% |
| 2016 | 723.3 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -139.3% |
| 2017 | 15,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +2079.9% |
| 2018 | -2,755 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -117.5% |
| 2019 | -2,216 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -19.6% |
| 2020 | -2,107 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -4.9% |
| 2021 | -428.5 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -79.7% |
| 2022 | 1,773 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -513.8% |
| 2023 | -425.3 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -124.0% |
| 2024 | 633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -248.9% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -4,406 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent. (29 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent is above the median for high income countries, which is -2,520 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +2079.9% | 723.3 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 15,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| 2014 | -995.8% | -283.5 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -3,107 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2,682 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5,243 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5,198 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | -79.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5,274 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 8,623 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.22 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -3,107 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 15,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | -110.84 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2,107 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 1,773 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 10 Estonia 1,907 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 10 Estonia 1,907 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 12 Switzerland 1,189 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 14 Malta 1.4 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 15 Denmark -115.9 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 16 Cyprus -169.3 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
More environment data for Portugal
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.6043 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.5127 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.44 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.15 °C (2025)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, gaps filled 33,082 t (2024)
- Nutrient potash K2O (total) — Agricultural Use, annual growth rate -19.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Country area — Area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Country area — Area, per unit of GDP 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Country area — Area, per capita 0.0009 1000 ha per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Portugal?
- Net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Portugal was 633.1 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 15,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2017.
- What is the lowest net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was -5,274 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and?
- Portugal ranks 13th out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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