Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Serbia
Serbia: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 290,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Serbia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Serbia is 290,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Serbia peaked at 5.23 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 190,000 tonnes, in 2008.
That places Serbia 90th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.01 million tonnes | 740,000 tonnes | 5.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.11 million tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 2.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 379,000 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 480,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 295,000 tonnes | 270,000 tonnes | 320,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Serbia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Population, total 6.55 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Urban population 4.10 million (2025)
- Urban population 62.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 6.24 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.92 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 6.24 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 6.24 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Serbia?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Serbia was 290,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.23 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 190,000 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Serbia rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Serbia ranks 90th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.