Netherlands carbon profile

Netherlands emits roughly 130 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.35% of global emissions, ranking #34 worldwide. At 7.3 tonnes per person (#27 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-20%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-25%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 40% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Netherlands could cut another ~20% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.