What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Sweden?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Sweden was 6.55 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 Sweden?

The highest recorded value was 24.87 million tonnes in 1937.

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

The lowest recorded value was 32,976 tonnes in 1834.

How does Sweden rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Sweden ranks 52nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Sweden 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 Sweden

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

Sweden: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 6.55 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

6.55 million tonnes

Change on year

up 0.6%

World rank

52nd

of 179 countries

All-time high

24.87 million tonnes

in 1937

All-time low

32,976 tonnes

in 1834

Years of data

187

1834–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Sweden, 1834–2024

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

Analysis

Sweden recorded 6.55 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from coal in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Sweden peaked at 24.87 million tonnes in 1937 and was at its lowest, 32,976 tonnes, in 1834.

Sweden ranks 52nd of 179 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1830s	38,472 tonnes	32,976 tonnes	43,968 tonnes	2
1840s	90,134 tonnes	40,304 tonnes	194,192 tonnes	10
1850s	386,918 tonnes	201,520 tonnes	754,784 tonnes	10
1860s	1.02 million tonnes	751,120 tonnes	1.21 million tonnes	10
1870s	1.95 million tonnes	1.33 million tonnes	2.54 million tonnes	10
1880s	3.53 million tonnes	2.70 million tonnes	4.82 million tonnes	10
1890s	6.04 million tonnes	4.86 million tonnes	8.91 million tonnes	10
1900s	10.40 million tonnes	8.28 million tonnes	13.20 million tonnes	10
1910s	11.93 million tonnes	6.61 million tonnes	15.26 million tonnes	10
1920s	12.22 million tonnes	5.57 million tonnes	17.62 million tonnes	10
1930s	19.76 million tonnes	16.31 million tonnes	24.87 million tonnes	10
1940s	13.52 million tonnes	3.35 million tonnes	19.84 million tonnes	10
1950s	14.63 million tonnes	10.04 million tonnes	19.19 million tonnes	10
1960s	8.18 million tonnes	6.47 million tonnes	10.12 million tonnes	10
1970s	6.19 million tonnes	5.38 million tonnes	7.09 million tonnes	10
1980s	9.27 million tonnes	5.46 million tonnes	11.77 million tonnes	10
1990s	11.25 million tonnes	10.04 million tonnes	12.38 million tonnes	10
2000s	10.59 million tonnes	7.36 million tonnes	11.81 million tonnes	10
2010s	8.60 million tonnes	8.02 million tonnes	10.31 million tonnes	10
2020s	6.64 million tonnes	6.51 million tonnes	6.98 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Sweden

49 Nepal 8.00 million tonnes compare
50 Dominican Republic 7.96 million tonnes compare
51 Finland 7.78 million tonnes compare
53 Iran 6.40 million tonnes compare
54 Sri Lanka 6.23 million tonnes compare
55 Cambodia 6.08 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Sweden

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.3% (2025)
Population, total 10.60 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.5% (2025)
Urban population 9.44 million (2025)
Urban population 89.1% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 5.13 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Sweden →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Sweden?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Sweden was 6.55 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 Sweden?: The highest recorded value was 24.87 million tonnes in 1937.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Sweden?: The lowest recorded value was 32,976 tonnes in 1834.
How does Sweden rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Sweden ranks 52nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Sweden?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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.