Sweden
EU Member • Coordinates: 60.13°N, 18.64°E
CO2 Emissions
45.00k
kt CO2
Per capita: 4.20 t
Progress: 72%
Target: Net zero by 2045
Renewable Energy
62.60%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 100% by 2040
Floor Sealing
3.1%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050
Waste Management
50.1%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 45.00k kg
Legally Regulated Metrics
CO2 Emissions
Total Emissions
45.00k kt CO2
Per Capita
4.2 t
Year
2026
Progress
72%
Target
Net zero by 2045
Legal Basis
Swedish Climate Act, EU Climate Law
Renewable Energy
Percentage
62.6%
Target
100%
Target Year
2040
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
EU Renewable Energy Directive
Floor Sealing
Percentage
3.1%
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
4200 kg
Year
2026
Recycling Rate
Percentage
50.1%
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.