Spain carbon profile

Spain emits roughly 240 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.64% of global emissions, ranking #26 worldwide. At 5.0 tonnes per person (#44 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-13%) and declined steadily over the decade (-15%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 50% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Spain could cut another ~13% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.