What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Belgium?

Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Belgium was 28.08 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 gas recorded in Belgium?

The highest recorded value was 40.34 million tonnes in 2010.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Belgium?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.

How does Belgium rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?

Belgium ranks 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Belgium?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belgium 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Belgium

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

Belgium: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 28.08 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

28.08 million tonnes

Change on year

down 3.7%

World rank

44th

of 146 countries

All-time high

40.34 million tonnes

in 2010

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1802

Years of data

196

1802–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Belgium, 1802–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Belgium stood at 28.08 million tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Belgium peaked at 40.34 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1802.

That places Belgium 44th out of 146 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
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	1
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1920s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1930s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1940s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1950s	69,250 tonnes	7,328 tonnes	106,260 tonnes	10
1960s	892,168 tonnes	62,291 tonnes	4.95 million tonnes	10
1970s	16.68 million tonnes	7.84 million tonnes	21.31 million tonnes	10
1980s	16.46 million tonnes	13.48 million tonnes	20.39 million tonnes	10
1990s	25.75 million tonnes	19.83 million tonnes	32.96 million tonnes	10
2000s	34.80 million tonnes	32.91 million tonnes	36.47 million tonnes	10
2010s	35.16 million tonnes	31.00 million tonnes	40.34 million tonnes	10
2020s	32.15 million tonnes	28.08 million tonnes	36.28 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Belgium

41 Bahrain 33.82 million tonnes compare
42 Belarus 30.62 million tonnes compare
43 Trinidad and Tobago 29.81 million tonnes compare
45 Azerbaijan 25.13 million tonnes compare
46 Colombia 23.02 million tonnes compare
47 Peru 22.80 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

More climate change data for Belgium

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.7% (2025)
Population, total 11.94 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.8% (2025)
Urban population 10.47 million (2025)
Urban population 87.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 12.91 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Belgium →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Belgium?: Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Belgium was 28.08 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 gas recorded in Belgium?: The highest recorded value was 40.34 million tonnes in 2010.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Belgium?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.
How does Belgium rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?: Belgium ranks 44th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Belgium?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
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: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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