Cyprus: environment

What are the CO2 emissions of Cyprus?

Cyprus emitted 8.83 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in CO2 equivalent in 2024, excluding land use and forestry, according to Eurostat. That was slightly more than 8.79 million tonnes in 2023. Emissions for the EU as a whole were 3,017 million tonnes in 2024.

Eurostat's figures come from the national greenhouse gas inventory reported under EU and UN climate rules. They cover all greenhouse gases, not only carbon dioxide,.

Official sources: Eurostat: Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector

How much of Cyprus's energy is renewable?

Renewable sources supplied 21.5% of gross final energy consumption in Cyprus in 2025, a provisional figure, according to Eurostat. The share was 20.8% in 2024. This indicator is used to track each member state's contribution to the EU renewable energy target.

The indicator covers electricity, heating and cooling, and transport together, so it is lower than the renewable share of electricity alone. Eurostat revises provisional figures when final energy balances are available.

Official sources: Eurostat: Share of energy from renewable sources

How much waste does Cyprus produce?

Cyprus generated 669 thousand tonnes of municipal waste in 2024, 5.6% more than in 2023, according to CYSTAT on 16 July 2026. That is 664 kg per inhabitant, compared with an EU average of 517 kg.

Of the 566 thousand tonnes treated, 78.5% went to landfill, 14.2% was recycled, 4.4% composted and 2.9% used for energy recovery. Municipal waste includes household waste and similar waste from businesses collected by or for local authorities.

Official sources: CYSTAT: Generation and Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste 2024 (PDF)

How much CO2 does Cyprus emit per person?

The latest figure from the European Commission's EDGAR database, for 2024, is 5.4 tonnes. The peak was 7.8 tonnes in 2008 and the low 5.2 tonnes in 2020. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 5.1 tonnes, and Cyprus placed 20th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 44th of 186.

What are Cyprus' emissions?

In 2024, total greenhouse gas emissions in Cyprus was 9.3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, according to the European Commission's EDGAR database. Its high point since 2005 was 2008, at 9.9 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; its low point was 2013, at 7.9 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Europe & Central Asia median: 53.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent; Cyprus is 43rd highest of 46. Worldwide: 141st of 186.

How much renewable energy does Cyprus use?

According to the IEA, IRENA, the UN Statistics Division, the World Bank and the WHO, the renewable share of final energy use in Cyprus was 15.6% in 2021. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 20.4%, and Cyprus placed 35th highest of 50. Worldwide: 119th of 191.

How much of Cyprus is forest?

The FAO puts forest area as a share of land in Cyprus at 18.6% in 2024. No year since 2005 has been lower. It is 36th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 33.2%. World rank, highest first: 124th of 190.

What is PM2.5 air pollution in Cyprus?

According to the Global Burden of Disease study, average exposure to fine particle air pollution (PM2.5) in Cyprus was 16.1 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. The peak was 26.2 micrograms per cubic metre in 2005 and the low 15.8 micrograms per cubic metre in 2018. It is 16th highest of 51 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 13.0 micrograms per cubic metre. Worldwide: 107th of 192.

How much of Cyprus is in national parks and reserves?

38.6%: that is the share of land in protected areas in Cyprus for 2025, according to the UN Environment Programme. The peak was 38.7% in 2021 and the low 18.4% in 2014. Europe & Central Asia median: 22.1%; Cyprus is 8th highest of 51. Worldwide: 17th of 192.

How much of Cyprus' fresh water is used?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2022, is 30.5%. Since 2005 it has ranged from 21.9% (2008) to 34.9% (2012). It is 15th highest of 47 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 12.6%. World rank, highest first: 52nd of 175.