Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal
Portugal: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 3.58 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
3.58 million
Change on year
down 69.2%
World rank
70th
of 248 countries
All-time high
17.22 million
in 2017
All-time low
686,774
in 2014
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal stood at 3.58 million.
The figure is down 69.2% on the previous year and down 43.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal peaked at 17.22 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 686,774, in 2014.
Portugal ranks 70th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15.03 million | — |
| 2004 | 3.57 million | -76.2% |
| 2005 | 15.34 million | +329.2% |
| 2006 | 3.81 million | -75.2% |
| 2007 | 1.47 million | -61.4% |
| 2008 | 974,920 | -33.6% |
| 2009 | 3.96 million | +306.0% |
| 2010 | 5.34 million | +34.8% |
| 2011 | 4.08 million | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 4.61 million | +12.9% |
| 2013 | 6.42 million | +39.3% |
| 2014 | 686,774 | -89.3% |
| 2015 | 2.84 million | +314.2% |
| 2016 | 6.36 million | +123.4% |
| 2017 | 17.22 million | +170.9% |
| 2018 | 2.12 million | -87.7% |
| 2019 | 1.37 million | -35.1% |
| 2020 | 1.91 million | +38.9% |
| 2021 | 1.03 million | -46.2% |
| 2022 | 3.67 million | +257.4% |
| 2023 | 1.63 million | -55.5% |
| 2024 | 5.49 million | +235.8% |
| 2025 | 11.63 million | +112.0% |
| 2026 | 3.58 million | -69.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.58 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 80.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.58 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 28.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.31 million | 974,920 | 15.34 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.10 million | 686,774 | 17.22 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.13 million | 1.03 million | 11.63 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 67 Kenya 4.11 million compare
- 68 Uzbekistan 4.02 million compare
- 69 Guinea-Bissau 3.96 million compare
- 71 United Arab Emirates 3.36 million compare
- 72 Togo 3.30 million compare
- 73 Italy 3.30 million compare
More climate change data for Portugal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 93.31 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal was 3.58 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 17.22 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 686,774 in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Portugal ranks 70th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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