Austria carbon profile

Austria emits roughly 56 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.15% of global emissions, ranking #52 worldwide. At 6.2 tonnes per person (#32 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have declined steadily over the past five years (-17%) and declined steadily over the decade (-12%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 84% of electricity. The power sector is largely decarbonized, so remaining emissions come mostly from transport, industry and heating.

If the current pace holds, Austria could cut another ~17% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.