Key Market Indicators
Dutch greenhouse gas emissions are projected to hit approximately 136 million metric tons by 2028, up from around 135 million metric tons in 2023. This represents a flat year-on-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Since 1965, the Netherlands has seen a consistent annual decline in emissions, averaging a 2.2% decrease each year. Despite this long-term downward trend, the country ranked eighth worldwide in 2023. In a notable shift, Iraq surpassed the Netherlands with emissions also at around 135 million metric tons. Meanwhile, Malaysia, Poland, and Kazakhstan secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in this ranking.
