CO₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: CO₂ emissions by sector was 1.36 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
1.36 million tonnes
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
80th
of 187 countries
All-time high
1.69 million tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
1.29 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg is 1.36 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg peaked at 1.69 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.29 million tonnes, in 1990.
That places Luxembourg 80th out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.29 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.56 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1992 | 1.44 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 1.41 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 1.36 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 1.37 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 1.53 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 1.49 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 1.56 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 1.39 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 1.61 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2001 | 1.66 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 1.60 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 1.64 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 1.69 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 1.61 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 1.57 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 1.49 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 1.55 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.64 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 1.35 million tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2012 | 1.47 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 1.49 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 1.33 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 1.55 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2016 | 1.61 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 1.66 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 1.60 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 1.60 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.57 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 1.60 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 1.38 million tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 1.36 million tonnes | -1.4% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 1.36 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.00 million tonnes, 68% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 1.36 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 34% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.44 million tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 1.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.60 million tonnes | 1.49 million tonnes | 1.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 million tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 1.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 million tonnes | 1.36 million tonnes | 1.60 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More climate change data for Luxembourg
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 13.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 487.92 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 93.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 394.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.3512 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 85.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 84.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.3948 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3196 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Luxembourg was 1.36 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 1.69 million tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Luxembourg rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Luxembourg ranks 80th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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.