Table 14.1 - European emissions of selected compounds1

Sources: Compiled from multiple sources (see Table 4.7)

Species European emissions
(Mtonnes/year)
Share of world total
(%)
CO2 8070 30
CH4 55 16
CFCs2 0.5 36
N2O 0.5 7
NOx 22 213
CO 125 113
VOC (NMHC) 25 253
SO2 39 253

Notes:

  1. This table does not represent the large differences in per capita, unit area and GDP emission rates which exist between European countries of the OECD area and former planned economy countries.
  2. Indicated as CFC-11 equivalents.
  3. Global estimates are highly uncertain.