CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania
Lithuania: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type was 60,940 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
60,940 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
40th
of 46 countries
All-time high
484,792 tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
28,967 tonnes
in 2009
Years of data
35
1990–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania, 1990–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania stood at 60,940 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania peaked at 484,792 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 28,967 tonnes, in 2009.
That places Lithuania 40th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 484,792 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 483,204 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 342,954 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 1993 | 139,570 tonnes | -59.3% |
| 1994 | 103,315 tonnes | -26.0% |
| 1995 | 121,017 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1996 | 99,953 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 1997 | 87,670 tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1998 | 109,295 tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1999 | 82,419 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2000 | 72,124 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 81,380 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2002 | 72,230 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2003 | 80,386 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 82,789 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 70,764 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2006 | 91,708 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2007 | 81,485 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 78,080 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 28,967 tonnes | -62.9% |
| 2010 | 46,253 tonnes | +59.7% |
| 2011 | 74,275 tonnes | +60.6% |
| 2012 | 74,865 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 72,875 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 90,567 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2015 | 83,098 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 74,274 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 55,248 tonnes | -25.6% |
| 2018 | 40,484 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2019 | 38,290 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 63,054 tonnes | +64.7% |
| 2021 | 81,619 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 2022 | 72,016 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 60,940 tonnes | -15.4% |
| 2024 | 60,940 tonnes | +0.0% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 60,940 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 702,196 tonnes, 9% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 60,940 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 709,328 tonnes, 9% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 205,419 tonnes | 82,419 tonnes | 484,792 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,991 tonnes | 28,967 tonnes | 91,708 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 65,023 tonnes | 38,290 tonnes | 90,567 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,714 tonnes | 60,940 tonnes | 81,619 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Lithuania was 60,940 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 484,792 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,967 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Lithuania rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type?
- Lithuania ranks 40th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from other industry sources, measured in tonnes.