How does Belgium rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Belgium ranked #61 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Belgium: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Belgium: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 12.59.

That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Belgium ranks #61 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 25.81; 2005
Trough: 12.45; 2023
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: -24.2%; -5.4% / yr
10-year change: -23.4%; -2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	12.5908
2023	12.4542
2022	14.9759
2021	14.6891
2020	15.6800
2019	16.6046
2018	16.1207
2017	15.8883
2016	16.0230
2015	17.2791

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: 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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 12.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Belgium rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Belgium ranked #61 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Belgium's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Belgium is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 48.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (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 electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.