Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Poland
Poland: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 121,637 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
121,637
Change on year
down 28.3%
World rank
140th
of 248 countries
All-time high
618,490
in 2003
All-time low
57,655
in 2023
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Poland, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Poland stood at 121,637.
The figure is down 28.3% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Poland peaked at 618,490 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 57,655, in 2023.
Poland ranks 140th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 618,490 | — |
| 2004 | 457,239 | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 244,475 | -46.5% |
| 2006 | 261,741 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 200,591 | -23.4% |
| 2008 | 199,680 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 185,769 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 147,879 | -20.4% |
| 2011 | 249,450 | +68.7% |
| 2012 | 277,553 | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 212,437 | -23.5% |
| 2014 | 285,659 | +34.5% |
| 2015 | 326,209 | +14.2% |
| 2016 | 225,851 | -30.8% |
| 2017 | 100,338 | -55.6% |
| 2018 | 119,137 | +18.7% |
| 2019 | 131,351 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 201,186 | +53.2% |
| 2021 | 77,381 | -61.5% |
| 2022 | 111,407 | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 57,655 | -48.2% |
| 2024 | 153,819 | +166.8% |
| 2025 | 169,609 | +10.3% |
| 2026 | 121,637 | -28.3% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 121,637 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 2.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Poland's 121,637 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 98% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 309,712 | 185,769 | 618,490 | 7 |
| 2010s | 207,586 | 100,338 | 326,209 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,528 | 57,655 | 201,186 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More climate change data for Poland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.05 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,935 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,534 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 550.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,175 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,089 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 86.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Poland?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Poland was 121,637 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 618,490 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,655 in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Poland ranks 140th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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