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Carbon Footprint of Stockholm
Stockholm County, European Union · Pop. 985,000 · 2022 data
2.8tonnes CO₂eper capita
-59% vs European Union avg (6.8t)2.8 Mt total
Based on 2022 data from Stockholm Environment and Health Administration. Figures represent scope 1 and 2 emissions. Use our calculators for personal estimates.
Key Takeaway
Sweden's near-zero-carbon electricity grid and district heating from biomass give Stockholm one of the lowest per-capita footprints of any major European city.
20
gCO₂/kWh grid
90%
Renewable electricity
2040
Target: −100%
985K
Population
Emission Breakdown by Sector
How Stockholm's emissions are distributed across key sectors.
35%
18%
20%
15%
12%
Transport35%
~1.0Mt CO₂e
Buildings18%
~0.5Mt CO₂e
Industry20%
~0.6Mt CO₂e
Waste15%
~0.4Mt CO₂e
Other12%
~0.3Mt CO₂e
Stockholm vs European Union National Average
Stockholm
2.8t
per capita
European Union avg
6.8t
per capita
Stockholm's per-capita emissions are 59% below the European Union national average of 6.8 tonnes. Key factors include a clean electricity grid.
Electricity Grid Profile
Grid Carbon Intensity
20 gCO₂/kWh
Very clean — among the lowest globally
Renewable Share
90%
Climate Target
Target Year
2040
Reduction Goal
100%
Stockholm aims to cut emissions by 100% by 2040, one of the most ambitious targets among major cities worldwide. Achieving this will require significant shifts in transport and continued growth in renewable energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carbon footprint of Stockholm?
Stockholm emits approximately 2.8 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per person per year (2022 data). The city's total emissions are around 2.8 million tonnes annually, with a population of 985,000.
How does Stockholm compare to the European Union national average?
Stockholm's per-capita emissions of 2.8t are 59% below the European Union national average of 6.8t per capita. This is partly due to factors like public transit, density, and cleaner energy.
What are Stockholm's biggest sources of emissions?
The largest emission source in Stockholm is transport at 35% of total emissions, followed by other sectors. Transport accounts for 35%, buildings for 18%, and industry for 20%.
What are Stockholm's climate targets?
Stockholm has set a target to reduce emissions by 100% by 2040. The city's electricity grid currently has a carbon intensity of 20 gCO2/kWh, with 90% of electricity from renewable sources.
How clean is Stockholm's electricity grid?
Stockholm has a very clean electricity grid at 20 gCO2/kWh, with 90% renewable energy. This is among the cleanest urban grids globally.
Data Sources
- Stockholm Environment and Health Administration (2022)
- C40 Cities Climate Data
- Our World in Data — CO₂ Emissions
Per-capita values depend on city boundary definitions and emission scoping methodology. Figures represent scope 1 and 2 emissions unless otherwise stated.
