Portugal carbon profile

Portugal emits roughly 36 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.10% of global emissions, ranking #64 worldwide. At 3.4 tonnes per person (#68 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-25%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-26%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 81% of electricity. The power sector is largely decarbonized, so remaining emissions come mostly from transport, industry and heating.

If the current pace holds, Portugal could cut another ~25% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.