CO₂ emissions by sector in Lithuania
Lithuania: CO₂ emissions by sector was 1.04 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.04 million tonnes
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
88th
of 187 countries
All-time high
6.12 million tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
810,000 tonnes
in 2001
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Lithuania, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 1.04 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by sector in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Lithuania peaked at 6.12 million tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 810,000 tonnes, in 2001.
Lithuania ranks 88th of 187 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.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.42 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 6.12 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 2.81 million tonnes | -54.1% |
| 1993 | 2.36 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 2.24 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 1.93 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 1996 | 1.62 million tonnes | -16.1% |
| 1997 | 1.38 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1999 | 1.05 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 850,000 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2001 | 810,000 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 870,000 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 910,000 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 910,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 980,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 1.09 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 1.05 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 1.00 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 1.00 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.13 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 1.15 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 1.07 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 1.06 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 960,000 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 870,000 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2016 | 1.00 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2017 | 1.08 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 1.13 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 970,000 tonnes | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 1.13 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 1.09 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 1.04 million tonnes | -4.6% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 1.04 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.00 million tonnes, 52% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 1.04 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 26% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.61 million tonnes | 1.05 million tonnes | 6.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 947,000 tonnes | 810,000 tonnes | 1.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 million tonnes | 870,000 tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 million tonnes | 970,000 tonnes | 1.13 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More climate change data for Lithuania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.73 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,997 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 590.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,407 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 85.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 854.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 843.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Lithuania?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Lithuania was 1.04 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 6.12 million tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 810,000 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Lithuania rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Lithuania ranks 88th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.