What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium was 41.96 million 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 recorded in Belgium?

The highest recorded value was 73.63 million tonnes in 1973.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Belgium?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.

How does Belgium rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Belgium ranks 39th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Belgium?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belgium 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belgium: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 41.96 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

41.96 million tonnes

Change on year

up 1.9%

World rank

39th

of 215 countries

All-time high

73.63 million tonnes

in 1973

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1802

Years of data

196

1802–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium, 1802–2024

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 in Belgium stood at 41.96 million tonnes.

The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium peaked at 73.63 million tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1802.

Belgium ranks 39th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	1
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	119,446 tonnes	0 tonnes	1.19 million tonnes	10
1920s	1.02 million tonnes	0 tonnes	2.17 million tonnes	10
1930s	2.63 million tonnes	0 tonnes	3.65 million tonnes	10
1940s	1.95 million tonnes	0 tonnes	6.82 million tonnes	10
1950s	12.41 million tonnes	6.24 million tonnes	19.61 million tonnes	10
1960s	38.40 million tonnes	20.77 million tonnes	59.55 million tonnes	10
1970s	66.82 million tonnes	61.44 million tonnes	73.63 million tonnes	10
1980s	50.17 million tonnes	43.67 million tonnes	63.91 million tonnes	10
1990s	57.13 million tonnes	53.25 million tonnes	60.42 million tonnes	10
2000s	56.65 million tonnes	50.71 million tonnes	59.40 million tonnes	10
2010s	47.29 million tonnes	45.34 million tonnes	51.15 million tonnes	10
2020s	41.37 million tonnes	40.10 million tonnes	42.15 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Belgium

36 Chile 54.43 million tonnes compare
37 Taiwan 51.60 million tonnes compare
38 Colombia 42.09 million tonnes compare
40 Netherlands 40.52 million tonnes compare
41 Morocco 39.90 million tonnes compare
42 Ecuador 39.52 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Belgium

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.7% (2025)
Population, total 11.94 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.8% (2025)
Urban population 10.47 million (2025)
Urban population 87.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 12.91 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Belgium →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Belgium was 41.96 million 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 recorded in Belgium?: The highest recorded value was 73.63 million tonnes in 1973.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Belgium?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.
How does Belgium rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Belgium ranks 39th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Belgium?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.