Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Greece
Greece: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 11.77 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.77 million tonnes
Change on year
up 29.7%
World rank
59th
of 146 countries
All-time high
12.36 million tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1867
Years of data
114
1867–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Greece, 1867–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from gas in Greece is 11.77 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 29.7% on the previous year and up 111.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Greece peaked at 12.36 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1867.
Greece ranks 59th of 146 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Greece, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1868 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1869 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1870 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1892 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 216,176 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 157,552 tonnes | -27.1% |
| 1984 | 172,219 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 164,880 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 205,171 tonnes | +24.4% |
| 1987 | 234,496 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1988 | 263,794 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 307,776 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 858,173 tonnes | +178.8% |
| 1991 | 832,723 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 413,329 tonnes | -50.4% |
| 1993 | 318,099 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 1994 | 200,349 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1995 | 193,883 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 207,611 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 428,030 tonnes | +106.2% |
| 1998 | 1.65 million tonnes | +284.4% |
| 1999 | 2.85 million tonnes | +73.1% |
| 2000 | 3.98 million tonnes | +39.8% |
| 2001 | 3.92 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 4.24 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 4.76 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 5.24 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 5.38 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 6.28 million tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 7.81 million tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2008 | 8.11 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 6.62 million tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 7.17 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 8.81 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 8.09 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 7.34 million tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2014 | 5.56 million tonnes | -24.2% |
| 2015 | 6.03 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 7.91 million tonnes | +31.1% |
| 2017 | 9.54 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2018 | 9.07 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 10.00 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 11.04 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2021 | 12.36 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 10.22 million tonnes | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 9.08 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2024 | 11.77 million tonnes | +29.7% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 11.77 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 1.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Greece's 11.77 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +284.4% | 428,030 tonnes | 1.65 million tonnes |
| 1990 | +178.8% | 307,776 tonnes | 858,173 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 7 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 172,206 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 307,776 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 794,612 tonnes | 193,883 tonnes | 2.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.64 million tonnes | 3.92 million tonnes | 8.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.95 million tonnes | 5.56 million tonnes | 10.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.89 million tonnes | 9.08 million tonnes | 12.36 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Greece
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,235 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,415 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,914 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,538 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 375.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.8 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Greece?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Greece was 11.77 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 12.36 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1867.
- How does Greece rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Greece ranks 59th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.