Austria carbon profile

Austria emits roughly 60 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.16% of global emissions, ranking #49 worldwide. At 6.6 tonnes per person (#31 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-15%) and declined steadily over the decade (-18%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 78% of electricity. The power sector is largely decarbonized, so remaining emissions come mostly from transport, industry and heating.

If the current pace holds, Austria could cut another ~15% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.