Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power in Portugal
Portugal: Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power was 6.71 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power in Portugal, 1970–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 6.71 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Portugal peaked at 25.43 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.66 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 1970.
That places Portugal 33rd out of 47 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.66 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1971 | 2.24 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +35.3% |
| 1972 | 1.95 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.1% |
| 1973 | 2.38 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +22.2% |
| 1974 | 2.56 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.8% |
| 1975 | 3.42 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +33.6% |
| 1976 | 4.27 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +24.8% |
| 1977 | 2.86 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -33.0% |
| 1978 | 2.84 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 4.15 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +46.4% |
| 1980 | 5.37 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +29.2% |
| 1981 | 6.41 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 6.29 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 7.14 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.5% |
| 1984 | 6.57 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 5.87 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 9.00 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +53.3% |
| 1987 | 8.53 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 8.08 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 15.25 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +88.7% |
| 1990 | 15.11 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 15.97 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 19.00 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +18.9% |
| 1993 | 17.44 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 16.85 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 19.60 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 15.45 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -21.2% |
| 1997 | 16.45 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 19.13 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +16.3% |
| 1999 | 24.11 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +26.0% |
| 2000 | 21.93 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 21.58 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 24.96 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 20.64 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -17.3% |
| 2004 | 21.94 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 25.43 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +15.9% |
| 2006 | 22.26 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 19.85 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 19.13 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 20.17 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 15.30 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -24.2% |
| 2011 | 17.34 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 18.28 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 15.93 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 15.51 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 19.13 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +23.3% |
| 2016 | 18.19 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 21.98 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 18.61 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.3% |
| 2019 | 13.55 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -27.2% |
| 2020 | 10.88 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -19.7% |
| 2021 | 8.58 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -21.1% |
| 2022 | 8.12 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 6.71 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -17.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.83 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1.66 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4.27 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.85 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 5.37 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 15.25 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.91 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 15.11 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 24.11 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.79 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 19.13 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 25.43 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.38 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 13.55 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 21.98 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.58 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 6.71 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10.88 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 30 Tunisia 9.40 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 31 Ireland 8.51 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 32 Hungary 7.71 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 34 Sweden 6.42 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 35 New Zealand 5.64 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 36 Denmark 5.11 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Portugal
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.03 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Portugal?
- Greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Portugal was 6.71 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 25.43 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2005.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.66 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power?
- Portugal ranks 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides indicators on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in large (TL2) and small (TL3) regions. Data definition and source GHG are estimated by sector of origin at the subnational level using the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) (Joint Research Centre). See the methodology. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Local Data Portal OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.