Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 1.23 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.23 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
97th
of 146 countries
All-time high
2.96 million tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
7,330 tonnes
in 1967
Years of data
59
1966–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Luxembourg, 1966–2024
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 Luxembourg is 1.23 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Luxembourg peaked at 2.96 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7,330 tonnes, in 1967.
Luxembourg ranks 97th 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 10,989 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 7,330 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1968 | 10,989 tonnes | +49.9% |
| 1969 | 18,325 tonnes | +66.8% |
| 1970 | 47,645 tonnes | +160.0% |
| 1971 | 62,288 tonnes | +30.7% |
| 1972 | 267,545 tonnes | +329.5% |
| 1973 | 501,838 tonnes | +87.6% |
| 1974 | 670,512 tonnes | +33.6% |
| 1975 | 784,096 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1976 | 897,680 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 945,312 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 1.04 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1979 | 1.08 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 971,283 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1981 | 743,503 tonnes | -23.5% |
| 1982 | 622,880 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1983 | 593,830 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 637,798 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 692,496 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 692,496 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 784,096 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 813,408 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 926,992 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 1.04 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 1.07 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1.12 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.16 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 1.17 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 1.34 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 1.46 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 1.49 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 1.50 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.55 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 1.61 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 1.78 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 2.54 million tonnes | +42.7% |
| 2003 | 2.58 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 2.86 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 2.83 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 2.96 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 2.73 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 2.59 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 2.66 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 2.84 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 2.46 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 2.50 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 2.12 million tonnes | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 2.01 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 1.83 million tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2016 | 1.68 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 1.66 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 1.61 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 1.61 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 1.47 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 1.59 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 1.25 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2023 | 1.17 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 1.23 million tonnes | +5.2% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 1.23 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 12% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 1.23 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 18% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Luxembourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +329.5% | 62,288 tonnes | 267,545 tonnes |
| 1970 | +160.0% | 18,325 tonnes | 47,645 tonnes |
| 1973 | +87.6% | 267,545 tonnes | 501,838 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,908 tonnes | 7,330 tonnes | 18,325 tonnes | 4 |
| 1970s | 629,805 tonnes | 47,645 tonnes | 1.08 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 747,878 tonnes | 593,830 tonnes | 971,283 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.29 million tonnes | 1.04 million tonnes | 1.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.51 million tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 2.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.03 million tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.34 million tonnes | 1.17 million tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Luxembourg?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Luxembourg was 1.23 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 2.96 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,330 tonnes in 1967.
- How does Luxembourg rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Luxembourg ranks 97th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.