Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Belgium
Belgium: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement was 230.08 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
230.08 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
32nd
of 211 countries
All-time high
230.08 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
1.50 million tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Belgium, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Belgium stood at 230.08 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Belgium peaked at 230.08 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.50 million tonnes, in 1928.
Belgium ranks 32nd of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Belgium, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 1.50 million tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 3.11 million tonnes | +106.8% |
| 1930 | 4.62 million tonnes | +48.5% |
| 1931 | 5.84 million tonnes | +26.4% |
| 1932 | 6.88 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1933 | 7.84 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1934 | 8.78 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1935 | 9.86 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1936 | 11.03 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1937 | 12.51 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1938 | 14.02 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1939 | 15.28 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1940 | 15.39 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1941 | 15.70 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1942 | 15.95 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1943 | 16.18 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1944 | 16.48 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1945 | 16.80 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1946 | 17.73 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1947 | 19.02 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1948 | 20.67 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1949 | 22.11 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1950 | 23.87 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1951 | 26.05 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1952 | 28.08 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1953 | 30.36 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1954 | 32.53 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1955 | 34.85 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1956 | 37.15 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1957 | 39.48 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1958 | 41.48 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1959 | 43.68 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1960 | 45.85 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 48.20 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 50.56 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1963 | 52.89 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 55.78 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1965 | 58.70 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 61.56 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1967 | 64.44 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 67.27 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 70.37 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1970 | 73.70 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 77.10 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 80.54 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1973 | 83.93 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 87.49 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1975 | 90.74 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1976 | 94.26 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 97.86 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 101.34 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 104.85 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 108.22 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 111.21 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 114.00 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 116.51 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 118.98 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 121.36 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1986 | 123.80 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 126.20 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 128.88 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 131.65 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 134.47 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 137.35 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 140.44 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 143.52 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 146.70 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 149.96 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 152.97 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 156.13 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 159.30 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 162.42 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 165.69 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 168.64 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 171.64 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 174.57 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 177.41 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 180.34 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 183.45 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 186.54 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 189.57 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 192.37 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 194.95 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 197.71 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 200.35 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 202.90 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 205.54 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 207.89 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 210.32 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 212.61 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 215.15 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 217.97 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 220.60 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 223.26 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 225.72 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 227.90 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 230.08 million tonnes | +1.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 230.08 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 40.60 million tonnes, 5.7× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 230.08 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 83.02 million tonnes, 2.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Belgium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | +106.8% | 1.50 million tonnes | 3.11 million tonnes |
| 1930 | +48.5% | 3.11 million tonnes | 4.62 million tonnes |
| 1931 | +26.4% | 4.62 million tonnes | 5.84 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.31 million tonnes | 1.50 million tonnes | 3.11 million tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 9.67 million tonnes | 4.62 million tonnes | 15.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 17.60 million tonnes | 15.39 million tonnes | 22.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 33.75 million tonnes | 23.87 million tonnes | 43.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 57.56 million tonnes | 45.85 million tonnes | 70.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 89.18 million tonnes | 73.70 million tonnes | 104.85 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 120.08 million tonnes | 108.22 million tonnes | 131.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 148.33 million tonnes | 134.47 million tonnes | 162.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.02 million tonnes | 165.69 million tonnes | 192.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 206.54 million tonnes | 194.95 million tonnes | 217.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 225.51 million tonnes | 220.60 million tonnes | 230.08 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More climate change data for Belgium
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 143.51 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,763 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,597 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 235.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,004 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 993.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Belgium?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Belgium was 230.08 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 230.08 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.50 million tonnes in 1928.
- How does Belgium rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement?
- Belgium ranks 32nd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. 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 Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.