CO₂ emissions from transport in Portugal
Portugal: CO₂ emissions from transport was 17.47 million tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
17.47 million tonnes
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
48th
of 191 countries
All-time high
19.90 million tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
9.69 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Portugal, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Portugal stood at 17.47 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Portugal peaked at 19.90 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 9.69 million tonnes, in 1990.
That places Portugal 48th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9.69 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 10.35 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 11.26 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 11.82 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 12.43 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 12.92 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 13.69 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 14.25 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 15.52 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 16.25 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 17.61 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 17.85 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 18.49 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 19.44 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 19.90 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 19.07 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 19.02 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 19.18 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 19.24 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 18.96 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 18.53 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 17.20 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 15.83 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 15.60 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 15.69 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 15.77 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 16.35 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 16.70 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 16.82 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 17.20 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 14.33 million tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 15.43 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 16.40 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 17.47 million tonnes | +6.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 17.47 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 1.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 17.47 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.82 million tonnes | 9.69 million tonnes | 16.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.88 million tonnes | 17.61 million tonnes | 19.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.57 million tonnes | 15.60 million tonnes | 18.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.91 million tonnes | 14.33 million tonnes | 17.47 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More climate change data for Portugal
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Portugal?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Portugal was 17.47 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 19.90 million tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.69 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Portugal rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Portugal ranks 48th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.