Belgium carbon profile

Belgium emits roughly 85 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.23% of global emissions, ranking #42 worldwide. At 7.3 tonnes per person (#22 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-14%) and declined steadily over the decade (-12%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 39% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Belgium could cut another ~14% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.