Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 241,098 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
241,098 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
127th
of 211 countries
All-time high
539,358 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
25,440 tonnes
in 1945
Years of data
80
1945–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Luxembourg, 1945–2024
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 Luxembourg stood at 241,098 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Luxembourg peaked at 539,358 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 25,440 tonnes, in 1945.
Luxembourg ranks 127th of 211 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 CO₂ emissions from cement in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 25,440 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 36,343 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 1947 | 43,611 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1948 | 50,880 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1949 | 58,149 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1950 | 65,417 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1951 | 65,417 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 54,536 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 1953 | 72,686 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1954 | 76,320 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1955 | 76,348 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 79,954 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1957 | 94,523 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1958 | 98,126 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1959 | 94,491 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 105,394 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1961 | 112,663 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1962 | 112,663 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 101,760 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1964 | 101,730 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 109,029 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 105,361 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 90,857 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1968 | 94,463 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 101,760 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1970 | 119,931 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1971 | 135,516 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1972 | 163,564 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1973 | 197,146 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1974 | 207,725 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1975 | 201,374 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1976 | 180,998 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1977 | 181,786 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 196,337 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 206,604 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1980 | 217,131 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 237,956 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1982 | 244,161 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 255,598 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 250,930 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 223,402 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1986 | 302,901 tonnes | +35.6% |
| 1987 | 403,487 tonnes | +33.2% |
| 1988 | 459,903 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 488,421 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 539,358 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 514,963 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 520,445 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 432,346 tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1994 | 487,189 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 434,228 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 428,195 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 442,133 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 443,924 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 465,497 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 491,553 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 428,556 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 443,254 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 389,217 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2004 | 427,470 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 419,627 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 415,402 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 410,291 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 382,386 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 357,914 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 370,656 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 389,215 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 381,119 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 371,564 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 359,823 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 329,477 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 351,368 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 370,699 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 369,492 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 394,793 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 399,139 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 350,572 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2022 | 368,935 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 241,098 tonnes | -34.7% |
| 2024 | 241,098 tonnes | +0.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 241,098 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 45% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 241,098 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 20% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 42,885 tonnes | 25,440 tonnes | 58,149 tonnes | 5 |
| 1950s | 77,782 tonnes | 54,536 tonnes | 98,126 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 103,568 tonnes | 90,857 tonnes | 112,663 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 179,098 tonnes | 119,931 tonnes | 207,725 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 308,389 tonnes | 217,131 tonnes | 488,421 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 470,828 tonnes | 428,195 tonnes | 539,358 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 416,567 tonnes | 357,914 tonnes | 491,553 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 368,821 tonnes | 329,477 tonnes | 394,793 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 320,168 tonnes | 241,098 tonnes | 399,139 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Luxembourg?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Luxembourg was 241,098 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 539,358 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,440 tonnes in 1945.
- How does Luxembourg rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Luxembourg ranks 127th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.