Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Lithuania
Lithuania: Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems was 25.18 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Lithuania, 1989–2025
Source: Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Lithuania is 25.18 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 429.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Lithuania peaked at 30.64 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, in 1989.
That places Lithuania 26th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.22 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 26.24 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.53 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 2.98 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 12.99 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.6 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 11.03 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 30.64 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 24 France 28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 25 Estonia 26.78 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 27 Hungary 23.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 28 United Kingdom 20.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 29 Latvia 16.61 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
More climate change data for Lithuania
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.0% (2025)
- Population, total 2.89 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Urban population 2.00 million (2025)
- Urban population 69.1% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 4.39 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.61 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 4.39 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 4.39 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Lithuania?
- Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in Lithuania was 25.18 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025, according to Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 30.64 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2022.
- What is the lowest emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 1989.
- How does Lithuania rank for emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems?
- Lithuania ranks 26th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 429.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.