Norway's CO₂ emissions fall in 2025 as electric vehicles surge ahead

Norway’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped in 2025, continuing a long-term decline. The country released 44.1 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalents, down 1.2% from the previous year. Road transport played a major role in this reduction, thanks to a surge in electric vehicles. The most significant cut came from road transport, where emissions fell by over 8%. This decline followed a 20% rise in electric cars on Norwegian roads, with 95% of newly registered passenger cars now fully electric. The shift to electric mobility, including light commercial vehicles, drove much of this progress.

Overall, Norway’s emissions have fallen by 13.9% since 1990. Yet not all sectors followed this trend. Emissions from industry and mining rose by 1.6% in 2025 compared to 2024. The oil and gas sector remains the country’s largest source of greenhouse gases. It accounts for nearly a quarter of Norway’s total emissions, a figure that has stayed steady in recent years.

The total reduction in 2025 amounted to 0.5 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalents. Electric vehicles led the way in cutting road transport emissions, while other industries showed mixed results. Norway’s oil and gas sector, however, continues to dominate the country’s emissions profile.