Belgium

EU Member • Coordinates: 50.50°N, 4.47°E

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CO2 Emissions

92.00k
kt CO2
Per capita: 7.90 t
Progress: 48%
Target: Net zero by 2050

Renewable Energy

22.40%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 47% by 2030

Floor Sealing

11.2%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050

Waste Management

54.2%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 45.00k kg

Legally Regulated Metrics

CO2 Emissions

Total Emissions
92.00k kt CO2
Per Capita
7.9 t
Year
2026
Progress
48%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Legal Basis
Belgian Climate Law, EU Climate Law

Renewable Energy

Percentage
22.4%
Target
47%
Target Year
2030
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
EU Renewable Energy Directive

Floor Sealing

Percentage
11.2%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
EU Soil Framework Directive

News-Relevant Metrics

Waste Generation

Total
45.00k kg
Per Capita
3800 kg
Year
2026

Recycling Rate

Percentage
54.2%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026

Data Sources & Methodology

Last Updated: 2026-08-26

Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026

Next Update: 2026-09-25

For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.