Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria
Austria: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 264,389 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria is 264,389, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 221.7% on the previous year and up 2,267.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria peaked at 264,389 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 11,168, in 2016.
Austria ranks 125th of 248 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.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 37,458 | — |
| 2004 | 19,783 | -47.2% |
| 2005 | 26,732 | +35.1% |
| 2006 | 14,179 | -47.0% |
| 2007 | 16,319 | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 12,123 | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 17,493 | +44.3% |
| 2010 | 18,317 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 14,480 | -20.9% |
| 2012 | 12,740 | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 15,754 | +23.7% |
| 2014 | 29,820 | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 47,438 | +59.1% |
| 2016 | 11,168 | -76.5% |
| 2017 | 23,073 | +106.6% |
| 2018 | 16,526 | -28.4% |
| 2019 | 22,981 | +39.1% |
| 2020 | 107,068 | +365.9% |
| 2021 | 15,383 | -85.6% |
| 2022 | 32,953 | +114.2% |
| 2023 | 24,770 | -24.8% |
| 2024 | 32,608 | +31.6% |
| 2025 | 82,179 | +152.0% |
| 2026 | 264,389 | +221.7% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 264,389 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 6.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Austria's 264,389 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 2.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,584 | 12,123 | 37,458 | 7 |
| 2010s | 21,230 | 11,168 | 47,438 | 10 |
| 2020s | 79,907 | 15,383 | 264,389 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More climate change data for Austria
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 100.61 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,000 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 178.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 868.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 847.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.2 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Austria was 264,389 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 264,389 in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,168 in 2016.
- How does Austria rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Austria ranks 125th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,267.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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