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Poland
POLEurope
Total Emissions
300 Mt
Rank #21 globally
Per Capita
8.1 t
Rank #13 globally
Resources
3
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About Poland
Poland has the most coal-dependent electricity system in the EU, with coal still generating around 60% of power. It has repeatedly sought exemptions from EU climate targets and is the only member state without a formal national net-zero commitment beyond the EU-level goal. Rising EU ETS prices are forcing rapid change, and Poland is now Europe's fastest-growing solar and heat pump market.
Key Facts
- Bełchatów emits ~30 Mt CO2/year alone
- Coal mine closure deadline 2049
- First nuclear plant planned for 2033
Key Statistics
Population
37 million
GDP
$0.69 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
436.05 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Hard Coal & Lignite
Production100 Mt/year
Global Share1%
⛏️Copper & Silver
Production400kt Cu/year
Global Share2%
⚡Solar Energy
Production17 GW capacity
Global Share1%