Spain carbon profile

Spain emits roughly 220 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.59% of global emissions, ranking #28 worldwide. At 4.6 tonnes per person (#47 per capita), its footprint is below the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-12%) and declined steadily over the decade (-13%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 56% 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 ~12% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.