Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Poland
Poland: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 6.68 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.68 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
26th
of 211 countries
All-time high
9.98 million tonnes
in 1978
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1939
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Poland, 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 Poland stood at 6.68 million tonnes.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Poland peaked at 9.98 million tonnes in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1939.
That places Poland 26th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 541,508 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 497,897 tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1930 | 410,674 tonnes | -17.5% |
| 1931 | 268,937 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 1932 | 174,446 tonnes | -35.1% |
| 1933 | 203,520 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1934 | 356,160 tonnes | +75.0% |
| 1935 | 417,943 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1936 | 519,664 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1937 | 636,000 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1938 | 850,474 tonnes | +33.7% |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 148,996 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 690,514 tonnes | +363.4% |
| 1947 | 752,297 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1948 | 901,302 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1949 | 1.16 million tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1950 | 1.24 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1951 | 1.33 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1952 | 1.32 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1953 | 1.63 million tonnes | +23.4% |
| 1954 | 1.68 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 1.89 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1956 | 2.00 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1957 | 2.22 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1958 | 2.50 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1959 | 2.63 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1960 | 3.26 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1961 | 3.64 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1962 | 3.73 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 3.79 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1964 | 4.33 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1965 | 4.73 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1966 | 4.96 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1967 | 5.50 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1968 | 5.73 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1969 | 5.85 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 6.02 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 6.41 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 6.79 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 7.49 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1974 | 8.00 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1975 | 8.75 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1976 | 9.28 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 9.89 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 9.98 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 8.74 million tonnes | -12.4% |
| 1980 | 8.32 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 6.36 million tonnes | -23.6% |
| 1982 | 7.13 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 7.10 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 7.25 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 6.45 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1986 | 6.72 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 6.78 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 7.08 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 7.33 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 5.45 million tonnes | -25.6% |
| 1991 | 5.41 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 5.54 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 5.15 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 6.64 million tonnes | +29.1% |
| 1995 | 6.67 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 6.22 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 6.74 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 6.33 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 6.18 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 6.11 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 4.96 million tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 4.67 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 4.57 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 5.07 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 5.06 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 5.98 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 7.05 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 6.69 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 5.76 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 6.22 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 7.38 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 6.38 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2013 | 5.87 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 6.46 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 6.34 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 6.53 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 7.00 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 7.66 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 7.69 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 7.69 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 7.37 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 7.66 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 6.60 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2024 | 6.68 million tonnes | +1.2% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 6.68 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 12.3× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Poland's 6.68 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 5.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Poland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | +363.4% | 148,996 tonnes | 690,514 tonnes |
| 1939 | -100.0% | 850,474 tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1934 | +75.0% | 203,520 tonnes | 356,160 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 519,702 tonnes | 497,897 tonnes | 541,508 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 383,782 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 850,474 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 365,241 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.84 million tonnes | 1.24 million tonnes | 2.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.55 million tonnes | 3.26 million tonnes | 5.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.13 million tonnes | 6.02 million tonnes | 9.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.05 million tonnes | 6.36 million tonnes | 8.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.03 million tonnes | 5.15 million tonnes | 6.74 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.59 million tonnes | 4.57 million tonnes | 7.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.75 million tonnes | 5.87 million tonnes | 7.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.20 million tonnes | 6.60 million tonnes | 7.69 million tonnes | 5 |
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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 co₂ emissions from cement in Poland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Poland was 6.68 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 9.98 million tonnes in 1978.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1939.
- How does Poland rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Poland ranks 26th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.