Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece
Greece: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 1.12 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece is 1.12 million, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 56.1% on the previous year and down 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece peaked at 17.35 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 684,518, in 2014.
Greece ranks 95th 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 755,824 | — |
| 2004 | 916,884 | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 1.40 million | +52.9% |
| 2006 | 1.54 million | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 17.35 million | +1030.3% |
| 2008 | 1.88 million | -89.2% |
| 2009 | 2.67 million | +41.8% |
| 2010 | 983,480 | -63.1% |
| 2011 | 1.40 million | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 2.99 million | +113.3% |
| 2013 | 1.29 million | -57.0% |
| 2014 | 684,518 | -46.8% |
| 2015 | 973,015 | +42.1% |
| 2016 | 2.75 million | +182.9% |
| 2017 | 3.56 million | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 5.89 million | +65.3% |
| 2019 | 3.37 million | -42.7% |
| 2020 | 2.39 million | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 11.87 million | +397.1% |
| 2022 | 4.37 million | -63.1% |
| 2023 | 8.44 million | +92.9% |
| 2024 | 5.18 million | -38.6% |
| 2025 | 2.55 million | -50.7% |
| 2026 | 1.12 million | -56.1% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 1.12 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 25.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Greece's 1.12 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 9.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +1030.3% | 1.54 million | 17.35 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.79 million | 755,824 | 17.35 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.39 million | 684,518 | 5.89 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.13 million | 1.12 million | 11.87 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More climate change data for Greece
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 219.81 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,235 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,415 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 157.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,914 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,538 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 375.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.8 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Greece was 1.12 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 17.35 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 684,518 in 2014.
- How does Greece rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Greece ranks 95th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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