Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain
Spain: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 38.13 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain stood at 38.13 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain peaked at 44.89 million tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 37.52 million tonnes, in 1992.
Spain ranks 34th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.55 million tonnes | 37.52 million tonnes | 42.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.87 million tonnes | 39.87 million tonnes | 44.89 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.59 million tonnes | 38.29 million tonnes | 42.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.80 million tonnes | 38.13 million tonnes | 43.60 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More climate change data for Spain
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
- Population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Population, total 49.36 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Urban population 39.74 million (2025)
- Urban population 80.5% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.6 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 15.70 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.6 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.6 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain was 38.13 million 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 44.89 million tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.52 million tonnes in 1992.
- How does Spain rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Spain ranks 34th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain 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.