Europe · Country carbon profile
Belgium carbon profile
Belgium emits roughly 90 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.24% of global emissions, ranking #40 worldwide. At 7.6 tonnes per person (#24 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 26% of electricity. Electricity remains dominated by fossil fuels, making the power sector the biggest decarbonization lever.
If the current pace holds, Belgium could cut another ~15% by 2030. Accelerating renewable build-out is the highest-impact opportunity.
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