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Belgium: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

In , Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 10.39.

That's up 5.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15.70 . Belgium ranks #40 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.IP.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Belgium Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
12.96
Trough
9.69
1-year change
+5.0%
5-year change
-9.4%
-2.0% / yr
10-year change
-7.9%
-0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)
10.3922
9.8964
10.4601
10.5396
10.1694
11.4763
10.8451
10.8401
11.0851
10.6327

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.IP.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) was 10.39, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) rose 5.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Belgium rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Belgium ranked #40 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e).
How does Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 15.70, so Belgium is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 49.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.A.1 Cement production, 2.A.2 Lime production, 2.A.3 Glass Production, 2.A.4 Other Process Uses of Carbonates, 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.D Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use and 5.A Indirect N2O emissions from the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen in NOx and NH3). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.IP.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.