💰 EU cut emissions by 17 percent in a decade while the economy grew just as much

💰 EU cut emissions by 17 percent in a decade while the economy grew just as much

The EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 17.2 percent lower in 2025 than in 2015. Over the same period, the EU's GDP rose by 17.5 percent. Emissions fell in 23 of the EU's 27 countries.

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  • The EU's greenhouse gas emissions were 17.2 percent lower in 2025 than in 2015.
  • Over the same period, the EU's GDP rose by 17.5 percent.
  • Emissions fell in 23 of the EU's 27 countries.

In 2025, greenhouse gas emissions from the EU's economy and households were estimated at 3.3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. This covers all economic activity and all households. The level is 17.2 percent lower than in 2015.

At the same time, every EU country increased its gross domestic product over the ten-year period. The EU economy as a whole grew by 17.5 percent. Emissions and economic growth did not move together.

The figures come from early estimates for 2025. Eurostat is publishing them for the first time six months after the end of the reference year.

Between 2015 and 2025, greenhouse gas emissions fell in 23 of the EU's countries. The largest reductions were in Estonia at 41.7 percent, Finland at 30.7 percent and Germany at 27.3 percent.

The energy sector fell the most

Most sectors emitted fewer greenhouse gases in 2025 than in 2015. The energy sector, which supplies electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning, cut its emissions by 45.3 percent. Emissions from mining and quarrying fell by 33.3 percent.

Manufacturing cut its emissions by 16 percent. Household emissions fell by 14.7 percent and those from the services sector by 11.9 percent.

In agriculture, forestry and fishing, emissions fell by 5.9 percent. In water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation, they fell by 2.6 percent.

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