Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain
Spain: Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price was 44.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain, 1989–2025
Source: Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain is 44.6%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain peaked at 53.1% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1989.
That places Spain 34th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 53.1% | — |
| 2006 | 50.6% | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 52.1% | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 50.0% | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 47.3% | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 44.5% | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 47.7% | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 51.9% | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 48.2% | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 49.2% | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 50.4% | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 47.6% | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 49.5% | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 47.1% | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 44.3% | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 41.8% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 41.3% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 43.2% | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 43.2% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 44.6% | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 44.6% | +0.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 44.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 37.8%, 1.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Spain's 44.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.9%, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.3% | 0.0% | 53.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.0% | 44.3% | 51.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.1% | 41.3% | 44.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More climate change data for Spain
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 31,851 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain?
- Share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price in Spain was 44.6% in 2025, according to Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 53.1% in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1989.
- How does Spain rank for share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price?
- Spain ranks 34th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of co₂ emissions covered by a carbon price rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of CO₂ emissions covered by a carbon price. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Carbon dioxide emissions are included in this figure if they are covered by a carbon tax or trading system.