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European Union
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Total Emissions
2.79 Gt
Rank #3 globally
Per Capita
6.2 t
Rank #9 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About European Union
The European Union is a global leader in climate policy and has achieved significant emissions reductions while maintaining economic growth. The EU ETS is the world's first and largest carbon market, and the European Green Deal represents the most comprehensive climate legislation globally.
Key Facts
- Emissions down 32% from 1990 levels
- EU ETS carbon price around €85/tonne
- CBAM world's first carbon border tax
- 2035 ban on new petrol/diesel car sales
Key Statistics
Population
447 million
GDP
$16.64 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
167.66 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
⚡Wind Energy
Production480 TWh/year
Global Share20%
⚡Nuclear Energy
Production684 TWh/year
Global Share26%
🛢️Natural Gas
Production42 bcm/year
Global Share1%
⛏️Automotive
Production12.8M vehicles/year
Global Share15%