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Cyprus Tops EU in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Per Capita

Published February 19, 2026, 12:20
Cyprus Tops EU in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Per Capita

Cyprus ranks first in the European Union for greenhouse gas emissions per capita, according to data released by Eurostat for 2023. The EU's carbon footprint reached 9.0 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per capita, down approximately one tonne from 2022. Cyprus recorded 14.8 tonnes per capita, followed by Ireland (14.0 tonnes) and Luxembourg (12.7 tonnes). The lowest footprints were recorded in Portugal, Bulgaria, Sweden, and Romania. The index takes into account emissions throughout the production chain, including imported goods and services.