Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Greece
Greece: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 3.00 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.00 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
46th
of 211 countries
All-time high
6.79 million tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1943
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Greece, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Greece stood at 3.00 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Greece peaked at 6.79 million tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1943.
Greece ranks 46th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Greece, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 72,686 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 76,320 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1930 | 87,335 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1931 | 98,126 tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1932 | 98,126 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 98,282 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1934 | 123,566 tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1935 | 134,638 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1936 | 138,103 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1937 | 141,737 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1938 | 152,443 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1939 | 170,811 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1940 | 94,491 tonnes | -44.7% |
| 1941 | 32,709 tonnes | -65.4% |
| 1942 | 14,775 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 25,440 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 50,880 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1947 | 90,857 tonnes | +78.6% |
| 1948 | 137,730 tonnes | +51.6% |
| 1949 | 163,543 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1950 | 196,251 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1951 | 214,251 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1952 | 294,152 tonnes | +37.3% |
| 1953 | 367,338 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1954 | 421,577 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1955 | 559,680 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1956 | 610,916 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1957 | 606,925 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1958 | 661,440 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1959 | 712,320 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1960 | 810,761 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1961 | 908,571 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1962 | 951,839 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 1.13 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1964 | 1.32 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 1.59 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 1966 | 1.77 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1967 | 1.70 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 2.02 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1969 | 2.39 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1970 | 2.39 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 2.72 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 3.06 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 3.14 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 3.37 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 3.78 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1976 | 4.14 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 4.97 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1978 | 5.26 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 5.59 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 5.82 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 5.89 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 5.81 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 6.37 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 6.02 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 6.03 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 5.84 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 5.72 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 5.62 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 5.36 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 5.76 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 5.72 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 5.86 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 5.88 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 5.92 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 6.36 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1996 | 6.37 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 6.41 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 6.38 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 6.37 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 6.54 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 6.57 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 6.31 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 6.37 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 6.36 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 6.79 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 6.60 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 6.41 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 6.05 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 4.58 million tonnes | -24.3% |
| 2010 | 4.21 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 2.43 million tonnes | -42.3% |
| 2012 | 3.10 million tonnes | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 3.64 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2014 | 3.82 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 3.47 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 3.77 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 3.69 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 3.42 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 3.36 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 2.98 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 3.17 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 2.90 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 3.00 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 3.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 3.00 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 5.5× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Greece's 3.00 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 2.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Greece 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | -100.0% | 14,775 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1946 | +100.0% | 25,440 tonnes | 50,880 tonnes |
| 1947 | +78.6% | 50,880 tonnes | 90,857 tonnes |
| 1941 | -65.4% | 94,491 tonnes | 32,709 tonnes |
| 1942 | -54.8% | 32,709 tonnes | 14,775 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 74,503 tonnes | 72,686 tonnes | 76,320 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 124,317 tonnes | 87,335 tonnes | 170,811 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 61,042 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 163,543 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 464,485 tonnes | 196,251 tonnes | 712,320 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.46 million tonnes | 810,761 tonnes | 2.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.84 million tonnes | 2.39 million tonnes | 5.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.85 million tonnes | 5.36 million tonnes | 6.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.10 million tonnes | 5.72 million tonnes | 6.41 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.26 million tonnes | 4.58 million tonnes | 6.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.49 million tonnes | 2.43 million tonnes | 4.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.01 million tonnes | 2.90 million tonnes | 3.17 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More climate change data for Greece
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 219.81 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,235 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,415 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 157.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,914 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,538 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 375.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.8 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Greece?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Greece was 3.00 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 6.79 million tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1943.
- How does Greece rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Greece ranks 46th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.