Ireland vs Netherlands: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Ireland
235,558
in 2026
Netherlands
226,179
in 2026
Ireland rank
128th
Netherlands rank
129th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Ireland
- Netherlands
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 235,558 against 226,179 in Netherlands, a difference of 9,379.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Netherlands ahead.
Ireland ranks 128th and Netherlands ranks 129th of 248 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97,757 | 179,624 | 81,867 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 137,256 | 192,682 | 55,426 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 64,179 | 248,734 | 184,554 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Ireland or Netherlands?
- Ireland, at 235,558 against 226,179 in Netherlands as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Ireland and Netherlands?
- 9,379, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Netherlands?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and Netherlands rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Ireland ranks 128th and Netherlands ranks 129th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.