Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Portugal
Portugal: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 6.92 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.92 million tonnes
Change on year
down 17.8%
World rank
69th
of 146 countries
All-time high
12.32 million tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1870
Years of data
115
1870–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Portugal, 1870–2024
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 Portugal stood at 6.92 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.8% on the previous year and down 9.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Portugal peaked at 12.32 million tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1870.
Portugal ranks 69th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1877 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1878 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1884 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1891 | 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 | — |
| 1912 | 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 | — |
| 1990 | 999,859 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 938,094 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 582,541 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 1993 | 545,309 tonnes | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 432,575 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1995 | 774,680 tonnes | +79.1% |
| 1996 | 915,048 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 1.13 million tonnes | +23.3% |
| 1998 | 2.44 million tonnes | +116.6% |
| 1999 | 6.45 million tonnes | +163.8% |
| 2000 | 5.72 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 6.27 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 2002 | 7.35 million tonnes | +17.2% |
| 2003 | 7.32 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 9.11 million tonnes | +24.5% |
| 2005 | 9.58 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 9.07 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 9.74 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 10.45 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 9.70 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 10.41 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 10.53 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 9.10 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2013 | 8.12 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 7.66 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 9.10 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 2016 | 9.68 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 12.32 million tonnes | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 11.24 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 12.13 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 12.01 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 11.58 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 11.36 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 8.42 million tonnes | -25.8% |
| 2024 | 6.92 million tonnes | -17.8% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 6.92 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 69% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 6.92 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +163.8% | 2.44 million tonnes | 6.45 million tonnes |
| 1998 | +116.6% | 1.13 million tonnes | 2.44 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1990s | 1.52 million tonnes | 432,575 tonnes | 6.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.43 million tonnes | 5.72 million tonnes | 10.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.03 million tonnes | 7.66 million tonnes | 12.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.06 million tonnes | 6.92 million tonnes | 12.01 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 66 South Africa 7.75 million tonnes compare
- 67 Ghana 7.68 million tonnes compare
- 68 Jordan 7.20 million tonnes compare
- 70 Georgia 6.46 million tonnes compare
- 71 New Zealand 5.89 million tonnes compare
- 72 Switzerland 5.65 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Portugal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 93.31 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Portugal?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Portugal was 6.92 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 12.32 million tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1870.
- How does Portugal rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Portugal ranks 69th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.