What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sweden?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sweden was 27.15 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 Sweden?

The highest recorded value was 83.29 million tonnes in 1970.

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

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1834.

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

Sweden ranks 50th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Sweden 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 Sweden

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

Sweden: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 27.15 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

27.15 million tonnes

Change on year

up 4.6%

World rank

50th

of 215 countries

All-time high

83.29 million tonnes

in 1970

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1834

Years of data

187

1834–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sweden, 1834–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 27.15 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.

The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sweden peaked at 83.29 million tonnes in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1834.

Sweden ranks 50th 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
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	2
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	3,666 tonnes	0 tonnes	10,992 tonnes	10
1870s	27,836 tonnes	14,656 tonnes	43,968 tonnes	10
1880s	74,007 tonnes	36,640 tonnes	139,232 tonnes	10
1890s	160,131 tonnes	84,334 tonnes	227,168 tonnes	10
1900s	320,225 tonnes	238,160 tonnes	443,344 tonnes	10
1910s	412,957 tonnes	120,912 tonnes	553,264 tonnes	10
1920s	888,163 tonnes	443,344 tonnes	1.47 million tonnes	10
1930s	2.90 million tonnes	1.77 million tonnes	4.57 million tonnes	10
1940s	3.86 million tonnes	329,760 tonnes	10.23 million tonnes	10
1950s	21.15 million tonnes	10.00 million tonnes	30.96 million tonnes	10
1960s	53.38 million tonnes	37.67 million tonnes	77.96 million tonnes	10
1970s	76.95 million tonnes	72.11 million tonnes	83.29 million tonnes	10
1980s	50.88 million tonnes	42.53 million tonnes	64.07 million tonnes	10
1990s	43.24 million tonnes	41.54 million tonnes	46.61 million tonnes	10
2000s	38.59 million tonnes	34.62 million tonnes	41.14 million tonnes	10
2010s	31.19 million tonnes	28.46 million tonnes	36.43 million tonnes	10
2020s	26.58 million tonnes	25.63 million tonnes	27.89 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Sweden

47 Singapore 31.82 million tonnes compare
48 Ukraine 31.48 million tonnes compare
49 Austria 28.89 million tonnes compare
51 Bangladesh 24.88 million tonnes compare
52 Portugal 24.65 million tonnes compare
53 Czechia 24.41 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Sweden

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.3% (2025)
Population, total 10.60 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.5% (2025)
Urban population 9.44 million (2025)
Urban population 89.1% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 5.13 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.59 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Sweden →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sweden?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Sweden was 27.15 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 Sweden?: The highest recorded value was 83.29 million tonnes in 1970.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Sweden?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1834.
How does Sweden rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Sweden ranks 50th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Sweden?: Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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

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