CO₂ emissions per person in the Netherlands: higher than in 20 of the 26 other EU countries

CO₂ emissions per person in 2024, in tonnes per person. Netherlands: 6.3; EU average: 5.4. Highest: Luxembourg (10.5); lowest: Malta (3.2).

Source: Our World in Data, grafiek "CO₂ emissions per capita" (data: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024)) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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CO₂ emissions per person in the Netherlands: higher than in 20 of the 26 other EU countries

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