Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lithuania
Lithuania: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 9,925 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
9,925
Change on year
down 45.4%
World rank
170th
of 248 countries
All-time high
123,225
in 2003
All-time low
7,825
in 2020
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lithuania, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lithuania stood at 9,925.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 45.4% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lithuania peaked at 123,225 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 7,825, in 2020.
Lithuania ranks 170th 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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 123,225 | — |
| 2004 | 56,771 | -53.9% |
| 2005 | 33,803 | -40.5% |
| 2006 | 100,483 | +197.3% |
| 2007 | 11,156 | -88.9% |
| 2008 | 20,657 | +85.2% |
| 2009 | 68,814 | +233.1% |
| 2010 | 12,939 | -81.2% |
| 2011 | 14,677 | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 20,219 | +37.8% |
| 2013 | 19,003 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 13,065 | -31.2% |
| 2015 | 56,047 | +329.0% |
| 2016 | 9,398 | -83.2% |
| 2017 | 10,214 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 11,164 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 33,493 | +200.0% |
| 2020 | 7,825 | -76.6% |
| 2021 | 38,783 | +395.7% |
| 2022 | 33,795 | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 18,437 | -45.4% |
| 2024 | 8,861 | -51.9% |
| 2025 | 18,174 | +105.1% |
| 2026 | 9,925 | -45.4% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 9,925 is below the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 22% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 9,925 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 8% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59,273 | 11,156 | 123,225 | 7 |
| 2010s | 20,022 | 9,398 | 56,047 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,400 | 7,825 | 38,783 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More climate change data for Lithuania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.73 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,997 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 590.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,407 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 85.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 854.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 843.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lithuania?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Lithuania was 9,925 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 123,225 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,825 in 2020.
- How does Lithuania rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Lithuania ranks 170th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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