Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Portugal
Portugal: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 2.08 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.08 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
58th
of 211 countries
All-time high
4.17 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
36,343 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Portugal, 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 Portugal stood at 2.08 million tonnes.
The figure is down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Portugal peaked at 4.17 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 36,343 tonnes, in 1928.
That places Portugal 58th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, 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 CO₂ emissions from cement in Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 36,343 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 43,611 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1930 | 47,286 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1931 | 47,246 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1932 | 58,149 tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1933 | 79,954 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 1934 | 90,938 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1935 | 105,394 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1936 | 119,931 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1937 | 127,106 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1938 | 130,834 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1939 | 145,371 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1940 | 134,469 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1941 | 134,469 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 119,931 tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1943 | 123,412 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1944 | 120,067 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1945 | 130,834 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1946 | 159,909 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1947 | 210,788 tonnes | +31.8% |
| 1948 | 247,131 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1949 | 258,034 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1950 | 283,474 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1951 | 316,398 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1952 | 359,794 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 1953 | 381,600 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1954 | 385,234 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 385,016 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1956 | 505,165 tonnes | +31.2% |
| 1957 | 483,360 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1958 | 505,165 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1959 | 508,800 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1960 | 592,388 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1961 | 614,194 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1962 | 694,148 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1963 | 708,685 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1964 | 802,910 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1965 | 828,617 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 850,422 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1967 | 901,302 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 919,474 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 1.01 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1970 | 1.15 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1971 | 1.21 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 1.36 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 1.60 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1974 | 1.64 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 1.65 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 1.77 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1977 | 2.04 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 2.41 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1979 | 2.41 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 2.67 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1981 | 2.63 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 2.74 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 2.77 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 2.51 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1985 | 2.42 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 2.44 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 2.60 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 2.61 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 2.63 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 3.18 million tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1991 | 3.27 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 3.14 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 3.20 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 3.29 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 3.46 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 3.39 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 3.56 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 3.54 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 3.83 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 3.81 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 3.63 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 3.91 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 3.62 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 4.00 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 4.09 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 4.00 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 4.17 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 4.01 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 3.22 million tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 3.38 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 2.81 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 2.55 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 2.81 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 3.10 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 2.92 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 2.30 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 2.53 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 2.25 million tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 2.23 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 2.31 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 2.11 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 2.23 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 2.08 million tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 2.08 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2.08 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 3.8× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2.08 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 39,977 tonnes | 36,343 tonnes | 43,611 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 95,221 tonnes | 47,246 tonnes | 145,371 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 163,904 tonnes | 119,931 tonnes | 258,034 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 411,401 tonnes | 283,474 tonnes | 508,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 791,909 tonnes | 592,388 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.72 million tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 2.41 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.60 million tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 2.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.38 million tonnes | 3.14 million tonnes | 3.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.85 million tonnes | 3.22 million tonnes | 4.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.69 million tonnes | 2.23 million tonnes | 3.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.16 million tonnes | 2.08 million tonnes | 2.31 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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 co₂ emissions from cement in Portugal?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Portugal was 2.08 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 4.17 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,343 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Portugal rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Portugal ranks 58th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.