What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Spain?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Spain was 11.30 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 coal recorded in Spain?

The highest recorded value was 89.98 million tonnes in 2002.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Spain?

The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1830.

How does Spain rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Spain ranks 40th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Spain?

Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Spain 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Spain

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Spain
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Spain: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 11.30 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

11.30 million tonnes

Change on year

down 9.9%

World rank

40th

of 179 countries

All-time high

89.98 million tonnes

in 2002

All-time low

3,664 tonnes

in 1830

Years of data

195

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Spain, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Spain stood at 11.30 million tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and down 78.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Spain peaked at 89.98 million tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1830.

Spain ranks 40th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	15,389 tonnes	3,664 tonnes	47,632 tonnes	10
1840s	209,214 tonnes	36,640 tonnes	326,096 tonnes	10
1850s	767,975 tonnes	494,640 tonnes	1.63 million tonnes	10
1860s	2.33 million tonnes	1.93 million tonnes	2.66 million tonnes	10
1870s	3.38 million tonnes	2.93 million tonnes	3.94 million tonnes	10
1880s	5.64 million tonnes	4.34 million tonnes	6.72 million tonnes	10
1890s	8.66 million tonnes	7.18 million tonnes	10.55 million tonnes	10
1900s	13.10 million tonnes	11.09 million tonnes	15.05 million tonnes	10
1910s	15.96 million tonnes	14.63 million tonnes	17.45 million tonnes	10
1920s	17.39 million tonnes	13.46 million tonnes	21.65 million tonnes	10
1930s	14.81 million tonnes	4.80 million tonnes	20.56 million tonnes	10
1940s	23.74 million tonnes	20.45 million tonnes	27.36 million tonnes	10
1950s	30.36 million tonnes	26.39 million tonnes	36.15 million tonnes	10
1960s	33.10 million tonnes	31.79 million tonnes	34.51 million tonnes	10
1970s	38.41 million tonnes	35.12 million tonnes	44.36 million tonnes	10
1980s	66.65 million tonnes	49.25 million tonnes	75.43 million tonnes	10
1990s	79.64 million tonnes	71.96 million tonnes	85.12 million tonnes	10
2000s	77.87 million tonnes	44.67 million tonnes	89.98 million tonnes	10
2010s	48.63 million tonnes	23.53 million tonnes	62.63 million tonnes	10
2020s	14.36 million tonnes	11.30 million tonnes	17.70 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Spain

37 Egypt 12.12 million tonnes compare
38 Belgium 11.49 million tonnes compare
39 Hong Kong 11.35 million tonnes compare
41 Italy 11.29 million tonnes compare
42 Austria 11.15 million tonnes compare
43 Chile 10.87 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Spain

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
Population growth 1.0% (2025)
Population, total 49.36 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
Urban population 39.74 million (2025)
Urban population 80.5% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.6 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 15.70 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 4.6 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.6 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Spain →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Spain?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Spain was 11.30 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 coal recorded in Spain?: The highest recorded value was 89.98 million tonnes in 2002.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Spain?: The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1830.
How does Spain rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Spain ranks 40th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Spain?: Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.