Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Belgium
Belgium: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 1.63 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Belgium, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Belgium is 1.63 million, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 258.7% on the previous year and up 178.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Belgium peaked at 1.63 million in 2026 and was at its lowest, 159,749, in 2009.
That places Belgium 85th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 388,109 | — |
| 2004 | 389,542 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 408,981 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 438,237 | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 308,678 | -29.6% |
| 2008 | 357,035 | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 159,749 | -55.3% |
| 2010 | 272,139 | +70.4% |
| 2011 | 332,638 | +22.2% |
| 2012 | 317,307 | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 772,015 | +143.3% |
| 2014 | 419,226 | -45.7% |
| 2015 | 321,641 | -23.3% |
| 2016 | 586,323 | +82.3% |
| 2017 | 334,718 | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 408,029 | +21.9% |
| 2019 | 398,606 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 290,114 | -27.2% |
| 2021 | 340,969 | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 423,568 | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 245,852 | -42.0% |
| 2024 | 321,394 | +30.7% |
| 2025 | 455,199 | +41.6% |
| 2026 | 1.63 million | +258.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 1.63 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 36.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 1.63 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 13.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 350,047 | 159,749 | 438,237 | 7 |
| 2010s | 416,264 | 272,139 | 772,015 | 10 |
| 2020s | 529,958 | 245,852 | 1.63 million | 7 |
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More climate change data for Belgium
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 143.51 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,763 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,597 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 235.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,004 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 993.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Belgium?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Belgium was 1.63 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1.63 million in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 159,749 in 2009.
- How does Belgium rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Belgium ranks 85th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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