In 2023, Italy was the leading producer of CO2 in Europe. A stark increase in its production, at 142.01%, contributed substantially to its dominance. Other significant contributors include the United Kingdom and France, witnessing increments of 5.13% and 19.48%, respectively. Contrarily, Germany's production declined by 4.74%, reflecting an ongoing shift towards greener energy. The Czech Republic recorded an extreme reduction of 100% in CO2 production.
Future trends to watch include Italy's potential to maintain its CO2 production levels, the persistent decline in Germany's emissions, and the role of EU climate policies that could spur further reductions across member countries, particularly in favor of renewable energy sources.
Top countries in Production of Carbon Dioxide by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 12,395,000,000 | 2023 | +31.51% | +142.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,770,700,000 | 2023 | +5.14% | +5.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,604,700,000 | 2023 | +3.97% | +19.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,408,800,000 | 2023 | +8.9% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,076,600,000 | 2023 | +4.73% | +5.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 873,820,000 | 2023 | +0.16% | -4.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 395,260,000 | 2023 | -19.09% | -8.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 344,120,000 | 2023 | +3.98% | +21.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 259,170,000 | 2023 | +0.54% | +7.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 204,680,000 | 2023 | +0.058% | -2.13% | View data |
