Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden
Sweden: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 77,387 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden is 77,387, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.5% on the previous year and down 78.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden peaked at 2.53 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 77,387, in 2026.
That places Sweden 149th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 887,875 | — |
| 2004 | 849,092 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 612,979 | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 1.26 million | +105.2% |
| 2007 | 572,826 | -54.5% |
| 2008 | 544,284 | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 1.73 million | +217.1% |
| 2010 | 289,644 | -83.2% |
| 2011 | 892,756 | +208.2% |
| 2012 | 378,206 | -57.6% |
| 2013 | 338,166 | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 1.68 million | +396.3% |
| 2015 | 303,830 | -81.9% |
| 2016 | 357,289 | +17.6% |
| 2017 | 541,774 | +51.6% |
| 2018 | 2.53 million | +366.9% |
| 2019 | 683,675 | -73.0% |
| 2020 | 775,411 | +13.4% |
| 2021 | 724,294 | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 626,984 | -13.4% |
| 2023 | 977,913 | +56.0% |
| 2024 | 769,447 | -21.3% |
| 2025 | 907,267 | +17.9% |
| 2026 | 77,387 | -91.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 77,387 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 1.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 77,387 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 62% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 921,547 | 544,284 | 1.73 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 799,304 | 289,644 | 2.53 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 694,100 | 77,387 | 977,913 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 146 Vanuatu 94,531 compare
- 147 Puerto Rico 84,343 compare
- 148 Bhutan 79,473 compare
- 150 Trinidad and Tobago 74,565 compare
- 151 Kyrgyzstan 74,467 compare
- 152 Palestine 63,473 compare
More climate change data for Sweden
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 160.40 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,738 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 983.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,754 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 134.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,196 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.47 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden was 77,387 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 77,387 in 2026.
- How does Sweden rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Sweden ranks 149th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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