Co2 emissions transport in Greece
Greece: Co2 emissions transport was 18.40 million in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
18.40 million
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
43rd
of 191 countries
All-time high
24.80 million
in 2009
All-time low
14.84 million
in 2020
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in Greece, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Greece recorded 18.40 million for co2 emissions transport in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Greece peaked at 24.80 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 14.84 million, in 2020.
Greece ranks 43rd of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Co2 emissions transport in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.06 million | — |
| 1991 | 15.88 million | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 16.28 million | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 16.49 million | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 16.59 million | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 16.71 million | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 17.19 million | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 17.78 million | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 19.42 million | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 19.60 million | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 19.07 million | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 19.77 million | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 20.03 million | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 20.98 million | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 21.39 million | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 21.78 million | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 22.29 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 22.88 million | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 22.20 million | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 24.80 million | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 21.99 million | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 19.64 million | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 16.42 million | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 16.31 million | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 16.35 million | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 16.68 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 17.16 million | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 16.88 million | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 17.17 million | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 17.55 million | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 14.84 million | -15.4% |
| 2021 | 15.95 million | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 17.62 million | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 18.40 million | +4.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 18.40 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million, 1.5× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Greece's 18.40 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.10 million | 15.06 million | 19.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.52 million | 19.07 million | 24.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.61 million | 16.31 million | 21.99 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.70 million | 14.84 million | 18.40 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More climate change data for Greece
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 219.81 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,235 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,415 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 157.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,914 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,538 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 375.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.8 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Greece?
- Co2 emissions transport in Greece was 18.40 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 24.80 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.84 million in 2020.
- How does Greece rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Greece ranks 43rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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