The 2 economic sectors responsible for the largest increases between the quarters were households (+5.2%) and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (+4.6%).
In the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions was estimated for 6 EU countries when compared with the same quarter of 2023.
The largest reductions in greenhouse gases were estimated for Estonia (-11.3%), Finland (-6.1%) and Sweden (-2.3%).
Out of those 6 EU countries, 2 also recorded a decline in their GDP (Latvia and Austria). The other 4 EU countries (Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Luxembourg) were estimated to have decreased emissions while growing their GDP.
