Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway
Norway: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 117,498 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway stood at 117,498.
That represents a change of up 172.9% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway peaked at 2.18 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 27,693, in 2009.
Norway ranks 141st 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 122,974 | — |
| 2004 | 70,965 | -42.3% |
| 2005 | 114,713 | +61.6% |
| 2006 | 131,533 | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 2.18 million | +1554.8% |
| 2008 | 380,475 | -82.5% |
| 2009 | 27,693 | -92.7% |
| 2010 | 52,121 | +88.2% |
| 2011 | 78,176 | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 168,575 | +115.6% |
| 2013 | 99,524 | -41.0% |
| 2014 | 183,380 | +84.3% |
| 2015 | 93,151 | -49.2% |
| 2016 | 155,791 | +67.2% |
| 2017 | 246,856 | +58.5% |
| 2018 | 281,517 | +14.0% |
| 2019 | 111,146 | -60.5% |
| 2020 | 425,368 | +282.7% |
| 2021 | 270,834 | -36.3% |
| 2022 | 50,267 | -81.4% |
| 2023 | 30,668 | -39.0% |
| 2024 | 578,225 | +1785.4% |
| 2025 | 43,060 | -92.6% |
| 2026 | 117,498 | +172.9% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 117,498 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 2.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Norway's 117,498 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 95% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +1785.4% | 30,668 | 578,225 |
| 2007 | +1554.8% | 131,533 | 2.18 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 432,146 | 27,693 | 2.18 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 147,024 | 52,121 | 281,517 | 10 |
| 2020s | 216,560 | 30,668 | 578,225 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More climate change data for Norway
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 147.21 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,074 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 927.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,147 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 112.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 904.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 902.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.4 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Norway was 117,498 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,693 in 2009.
- How does Norway rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Norway ranks 141st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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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