What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium?

Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium was 3.57 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Belgium?

The highest recorded value was 7.58 tonnes per person in 1973.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Belgium?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1802.

How does Belgium rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?

Belgium ranks 44th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Belgium?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belgium: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type was 3.57 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

3.57 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 1.6%

World rank

44th

of 213 countries

All-time high

7.58 tonnes per person

in 1973

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1802

Years of data

196

1802–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium, 1802–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium is 3.57 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium peaked at 7.58 tonnes per person in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1802.

That places Belgium 44th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1800s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	1
1830s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1840s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1850s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1860s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.016 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.1595 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.1304 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.2711 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.3218 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.4447 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.2284 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0.7981 tonnes per person	10
1950s	1.4 tonnes per person	0.7241 tonnes per person	2.17 tonnes per person	10
1960s	4.08 tonnes per person	2.28 tonnes per person	6.21 tonnes per person	10
1970s	6.87 tonnes per person	6.3 tonnes per person	7.58 tonnes per person	10
1980s	5.08 tonnes per person	4.42 tonnes per person	6.5 tonnes per person	10
1990s	5.65 tonnes per person	5.35 tonnes per person	5.95 tonnes per person	10
2000s	5.41 tonnes per person	4.69 tonnes per person	5.72 tonnes per person	10
2010s	4.21 tonnes per person	3.95 tonnes per person	4.68 tonnes per person	10
2020s	3.55 tonnes per person	3.47 tonnes per person	3.64 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Belgium

41 Norway 3.74 tonnes per person compare
42 New Zealand 3.62 tonnes per person compare
43 Denmark 3.59 tonnes per person compare
46 South Korea 3.41 tonnes per person compare
47 Kazakhstan 3.37 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 places →

More climate change data for Belgium

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
Population growth 0.7% (2025)
Population, total 11.94 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.8% (2025)
Urban population 10.47 million (2025)
Urban population 87.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 12.91 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.28 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Belgium →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium?: Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Belgium was 3.57 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Belgium?: The highest recorded value was 7.58 tonnes per person in 1973.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Belgium?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1802.
How does Belgium rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?: Belgium ranks 44th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Belgium?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 21,415 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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