Coal — Emissions in Europe
Europe: Coal — Emissions was 4,043 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal — Emissions in Europe, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal — emissions in Europe is 4,043 kt, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal — emissions in Europe peaked at 53,526 kt in 1991 and was at its lowest, 4,040 kt, in 2022.
That places Europe 4th out of 23 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Coal — Emissions in Europe, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50,888 kt | — |
| 1991 | 53,526 kt | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 17,379 kt | -67.5% |
| 1993 | 17,430 kt | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 16,894 kt | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 16,448 kt | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 15,629 kt | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 14,171 kt | -9.3% |
| 1998 | 12,255 kt | -13.5% |
| 1999 | 13,150 kt | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 9,403 kt | -28.5% |
| 2001 | 10,385 kt | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 8,387 kt | -19.2% |
| 2003 | 7,675 kt | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 7,443 kt | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 8,019 kt | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 8,873 kt | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 8,130 kt | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 8,302 kt | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 8,245 kt | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 8,982 kt | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 8,197 kt | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 8,616 kt | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 8,442 kt | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 8,118 kt | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 7,661 kt | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 7,901 kt | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 7,630 kt | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 7,462 kt | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 6,337 kt | -15.1% |
| 2020 | 6,439 kt | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 5,083 kt | -21.1% |
| 2022 | 4,040 kt | -20.5% |
| 2023 | 4,043 kt | +0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Coal — Emissions in Europe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -67.5% | 53,526 kt | 17,379 kt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22,777 kt | 12,255 kt | 53,526 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,486 kt | 7,443 kt | 10,385 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,935 kt | 6,337 kt | 8,982 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,901 kt | 4,040 kt | 6,439 kt | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 China 32,461 kt compare
- 1 China, mainland 32,461 kt compare
- 2 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 882.49 kt compare
- 3 Viet Nam 67.41 kt compare
- 3 OECD 3,984 kt compare
- 4 Poland 3,747 kt compare
- 4 Republic of Moldova 10.49 kt compare
- 5 South Africa 1,614 kt compare
- 6 Kazakhstan 1,250 kt compare
- 7 Zimbabwe 229.25 kt compare
More climate change data for Europe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.60 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 471,113 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 102,735 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 368,378 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 387.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13,156 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 121,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110,533 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 417.1 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal — emissions in Europe?
- Coal — emissions in Europe was 4,043 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest coal — emissions recorded in Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 53,526 kt in 1991.
- What is the lowest coal — emissions recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,040 kt in 2022.
- How does Europe rank for coal — emissions?
- Europe ranks 4th out of 23 groups with data for 2023.
- Is coal — emissions rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Coal — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Energy use in agriculture contains data on energy used in agriculture (including forestry, aquaculture and fisheries), for instance to operate machinery, irrigate, heat stables, operate aquaculture ponds and fishing vessels, and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also includes on-farm use of, and related GHG emissions from, electricity and heat generated off-farm. Data are available by country and regional groups with global coverage and are updated annually.