CO₂ emissions by sector in Poland
Poland: CO₂ emissions by sector was 32.90 million tonnes in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
32.90 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
15th
of 187 countries
All-time high
56.57 million tonnes
in 1993
All-time low
32.31 million tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions by sector in Poland, 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 Poland is 32.90 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Poland peaked at 56.57 million tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 32.31 million tonnes, in 2000.
Poland ranks 15th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Poland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.99 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 53.00 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1992 | 54.72 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 56.57 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 48.90 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1995 | 49.00 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 49.78 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 46.18 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 37.23 million tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1999 | 38.45 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 32.31 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 35.31 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 39.08 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2003 | 39.53 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 40.07 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 42.41 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 46.83 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 43.12 million tonnes | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 45.17 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 46.35 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 52.11 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 46.13 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 47.59 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 45.80 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 41.88 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 41.56 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 44.43 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 43.58 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 41.46 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 36.40 million tonnes | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 37.25 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 39.33 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 34.10 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2023 | 32.90 million tonnes | -3.5% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 32.90 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.00 million tonnes, 16.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Poland's 32.90 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 8.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.88 million tonnes | 37.23 million tonnes | 56.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.02 million tonnes | 32.31 million tonnes | 46.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.09 million tonnes | 36.40 million tonnes | 52.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.90 million tonnes | 32.90 million tonnes | 39.33 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 12 France 46.76 million tonnes compare
- 13 South Korea 41.59 million tonnes compare
- 14 Kazakhstan 35.17 million tonnes compare
- 16 Uzbekistan 28.80 million tonnes compare
- 17 Argentina 28.44 million tonnes compare
- 18 Indonesia 27.92 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Poland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.05 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,935 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,534 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 550.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,175 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,089 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 86.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Poland?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Poland was 32.90 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 56.57 million tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.31 million tonnes in 2000.
- How does Poland rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Poland ranks 15th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Poland 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.