Total greenhouse gas emissions (without LULUCF)

Between 1990 and 2023, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Czechia decreased by 47.8%. Following a sharp decrease in the 1990s due to economic restructuring, emissions have been decreasing more gradually since 2000, with some fluctuations linked to economic activity. However, in 2023, emissions decreased by 15% compared with the previous year. This significant reduction put Czechia on track to meet the 2030 GHG emission reduction target set out in EU legislation. Per capita emissions of 9.1 t CO₂eq remain well above the EU average of 6.5 t, mainly due to the country’s industrial profile and continued reliance on fossil fuels in the energy sector. Czechia has achieved substantial emission cuts in energy and industry. However, emissions from transport and waste management are increasing. Emissions from the transport sector have risen by 17.9% since 2010 and accounted for 19.4% of total national emissions in 2023. This sector represents the biggest challenge in terms of future reductions, given the rising energy demand and limited adoption of alternative fuels.