What is annual co₂ emissions in Sweden?

Annual co₂ emissions in Sweden was 38.10 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 recorded in Sweden?

The highest recorded value was 92.29 million tonnes in 1970.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions recorded in Sweden?

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

How does Sweden rank for annual co₂ emissions?

Sweden ranks 64th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions rising or falling in Sweden?

Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions in Sweden

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions 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 was 38.10 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

38.10 million tonnes

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

64th

of 215 countries

All-time high

92.29 million tonnes

in 1970

All-time low

32,976 tonnes

in 1834

Years of data

187

1834–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions in Sweden, 1834–2024

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

Analysis

Sweden recorded 38.10 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions in Sweden peaked at 92.29 million tonnes in 1970 and was at its lowest, 32,976 tonnes, in 1834.

That places Sweden 64th out of 215 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.

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	1.03 million tonnes	751,120 tonnes	1.22 million tonnes	10
1870s	1.98 million tonnes	1.34 million tonnes	2.57 million tonnes	10
1880s	3.61 million tonnes	2.75 million tonnes	4.96 million tonnes	10
1890s	6.20 million tonnes	4.95 million tonnes	9.13 million tonnes	10
1900s	10.74 million tonnes	8.52 million tonnes	13.76 million tonnes	10
1910s	12.49 million tonnes	6.90 million tonnes	15.95 million tonnes	10
1920s	13.31 million tonnes	6.13 million tonnes	19.37 million tonnes	10
1930s	23.02 million tonnes	18.74 million tonnes	29.30 million tonnes	10
1940s	17.95 million tonnes	4.55 million tonnes	30.80 million tonnes	10
1950s	36.96 million tonnes	28.66 million tonnes	43.38 million tonnes	10
1960s	63.29 million tonnes	48.80 million tonnes	86.38 million tonnes	10
1970s	84.77 million tonnes	79.48 million tonnes	92.29 million tonnes	10
1980s	61.59 million tonnes	55.52 million tonnes	71.71 million tonnes	10
1990s	58.60 million tonnes	55.94 million tonnes	63.35 million tonnes	10
2000s	53.92 million tonnes	47.14 million tonnes	57.22 million tonnes	10
2010s	44.88 million tonnes	40.77 million tonnes	53.03 million tonnes	10
2020s	37.27 million tonnes	36.34 million tonnes	38.57 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Sweden

61 Hungary 40.02 million tonnes compare
62 Azerbaijan 39.83 million tonnes compare
63 Bahrain 39.00 million tonnes compare
65 Norway 37.18 million tonnes compare
66 Portugal 35.54 million tonnes compare
67 Trinidad and Tobago 34.58 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 216 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 in Sweden?: Annual co₂ emissions in Sweden was 38.10 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 recorded in Sweden?: The highest recorded value was 92.29 million tonnes in 1970.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions recorded in Sweden?: The lowest recorded value was 32,976 tonnes in 1834.
How does Sweden rank for annual co₂ emissions?: Sweden ranks 64th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions rising or falling in Sweden?: Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions
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: 216 places, 23,583 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.