Portugal carbon profile

Portugal emits roughly 40 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.11% of global emissions, ranking #61 worldwide. At 3.9 tonnes per person (#55 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-15%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-20%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 61% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

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