Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Spain
Spain: Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita was 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
179th
of 204 countries
All-time high
268.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1978
All-time low
155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Spain, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.
Analysis
Spain recorded 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Spain peaked at 268.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1978 and was at its lowest, 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 2024.
Spain ranks 179th of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in Spain, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 237.62 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 236.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 235.28 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.4% |
| 1968 | 251.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 224.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -10.7% |
| 1970 | 246.04 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +9.5% |
| 1971 | 246.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 257.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 244.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.2% |
| 1974 | 262.04 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 263.44 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 264.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 263.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 268.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 255.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 257.69 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 241.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.2% |
| 1982 | 247.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 235.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 226.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 230.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 210.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 203.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 205.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 215.98 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 222.84 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 224.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 218.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 220.52 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 222.52 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 223.85 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 210.71 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 210.49 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 207.4 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 211.77 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 210.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 206.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 211.29 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 208.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 210.67 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 214.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 209.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 210.09 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 198.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 191.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 182.36 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 184.06 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 181.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 177.68 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 181.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 187.26 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 179.86 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 183.19 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 179.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 171.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 165.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 167.24 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 163.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 156.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.3% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 84% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Spain's 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 82% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 237.13 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 224.7 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 251.76 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
| 1970s | 257.29 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 244.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 268.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 227.54 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 203.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 257.69 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 217.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 207.4 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 224.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 207.23 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 191.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 214.47 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 171.25 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 187.26 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 161.72 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 167.24 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 176 Seychelles 158.3 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 177 United Arab Emirates 157.35 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 178 Estonia 156.87 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 180 Eswatini 149.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 181 Armenia 149.27 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 182 Uruguay 149 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
More climate change data for Spain
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 944.68 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 31,851 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,475 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,376 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 28.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 870.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,160 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,530 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,630 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 24.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Spain?
- Carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in Spain was 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 268.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1978.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 155.94 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024.
- How does Spain rank for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita?
- Spain ranks 179th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per unit of total energy supply, measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.