Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain
Spain: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 38.13 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
38.13 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
34th
of 193 countries
All-time high
44.89 million tonnes
in 2003
All-time low
37.52 million tonnes
in 1992
Years of data
34
1990–2023
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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Spain, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.21 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 39.00 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 37.52 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 37.66 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 37.88 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 37.70 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 40.00 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 41.08 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 42.66 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 42.78 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 43.42 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 43.61 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 43.72 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 44.89 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 44.55 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 42.55 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 42.38 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 43.50 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 39.87 million tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 40.23 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 40.54 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 39.15 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 38.29 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 39.09 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 40.58 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 41.69 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 41.65 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 42.27 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 41.42 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 41.22 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 43.60 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 42.16 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 39.32 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 38.13 million tonnes | -3.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 38.13 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.09 million tonnes, 7.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Spain's 38.13 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.49 million tonnes, 5.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
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
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 944.68 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 31,851 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,475 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,376 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 28.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 870.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,160 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,530 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,630 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 24.64 kt (2050)
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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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.