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kg CO₂e/capita
5,411
5,239
5,777

country

Sweden

residents

2022

10,521,556

household emissions

2022

5,562 kg/capita

Trend

2019-2023 (weighted)

4.1%

The data shows Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) from Swedish households' consumption, which account for about 60% of Sweden's total consumption-based emissions.

The official national average is approximately 5,200 kg CO₂e per person per year (SCB 2024). The Consumption Compass provides a higher estimate as long-haul flights and the high-altitude effect are included in the calculations. Sweden's long-term climate goal for the territorial emissions is that by 2045, Sweden should have no net greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, after which negative emissions should be achieved.

kg CO₂e /capita
61.8%
2,590
850
5,562
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Household total emissions over time

kg CO₂e /capita, 2019-2023

Distribution of emissions by consumption category

%, 2022

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Food and non-alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
Clothing and footwear
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance
Health
Transport
Information and communication
Recreation, sport and culture
Education services
Restaurants and accommodation services
Insurance and financial services
Personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services

Footprint per consumption category

The list also shows the category's emissions per 100 SEK spent and the trend for Sweden in percent.

kg CO₂e per capita, 2022

Consumption Category
emissions /100 SEK
Sweden
emissions
trend
air travel
n/a
661
41.6%
direct emissions from vehicle use
n/a
659
-6.3%
estimated rent for own home (permanent address)
0.83
252
4.8%
district heating and other energy for heating and cooling
5.27
216
-6.2%
milk, cheese, other dairy products, eggs
4.6
214
0.3%

Aggregated emissions in selected consumption categories

Comparison between areas in Sweden. Color corresponds to color scale used on the map.

CO₂e, 2022

Top 5 municipalities with highest emissions

Of the 290 municipalities with highest emissions per person in Sweden.

Top 5 municipalities with lowest emissions

Of the 290 municipalities with lowest emissions per person in Sweden.

Top 5 statistical districts with highest emissions

Of the 5984 statistical districts with highest emissions per person in Sweden.