Sweden carbon profile

Sweden emits roughly 37 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.10% of global emissions, ranking #66 worldwide. At 3.5 tonnes per person (#67 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 (-22%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 69% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

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