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Air Emission Accounts (Annual data for 2022)

Published at: 20.12.2024 - 14:00

In 2022, compared to 2021, there was an increase in emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx) by 14%, carbon dioxide (CO2) by 9%, non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC) by 2% and ammonia (NH3) by 1%. The main contribution to the increase in SOx and CO2 emissions was made by economic activities from the sectors "Manufacturing" and "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply". In 2022, compared to 2021 a decrease is observed in carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 17%, particulate matter (PM10) by 14%, particulate matter (PM2.5) by 12%, CO2 Biomass by 10%, nitrous oxide (N2O) by 2% and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 1%. There is no change in methane (CH4) emissions compared to 2021.

NSI has published data on Air Emission Accounts in accordance with Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 on European Environmental Economic Accounts. Air Emission Accounts present data on emissions of seven substances, air pollutants (harmful substances): sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), carbon monoxide (CO), ammonia (NH3), particulate matter up to 10µm (PM10), particulate matter up to 2.5µm (PM2.5) and seven greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2 and CO2 biomass), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), partially halogenated and perfluorinated hydrocarbons (HFCs and PFCs), as well as sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and nitrogen trifluoride (NF3). The air emission accounts include emissions from economic activities of local units and households, both within and outside the national territory, in compliance with the residence principle. The data are presented by specific economic sectors of the Statistical Classification of Economic Activities (NACE Rev.2).

Detailed data can be found on the NSI website in the "Environment" section, Air Emission Accounts.