Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Energy industries in Iceland
Iceland: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Energy industries was 10.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
40th
of 40 countries
All-time high
25.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2007
All-time low
2.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2017
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Energy industries in Iceland, 1990–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 10.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries in 2023.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 148.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries in Iceland peaked at 25.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2017.
That places Iceland 40th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Energy industries in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.5 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 15.1 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 14.1 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 14.54 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 14.4 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 15.24 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.8% |
| 1996 | 12.28 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -19.4% |
| 1997 | 7.15 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -41.8% |
| 1998 | 9.19 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +28.5% |
| 1999 | 6.83 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -25.7% |
| 2000 | 6.53 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 6.12 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 7 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 5.14 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -26.6% |
| 2004 | 3.3 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -35.8% |
| 2005 | 3.4 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 9.29 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +173.5% |
| 2007 | 25.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +172.0% |
| 2008 | 10.4 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -58.8% |
| 2009 | 7.94 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -23.7% |
| 2010 | 8.55 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 6.57 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -23.2% |
| 2012 | 7.85 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.4% |
| 2013 | 4.41 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -43.8% |
| 2014 | 5.12 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 4.19 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 2.37 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -43.6% |
| 2017 | 2.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 2.36 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 4.97 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +110.7% |
| 2020 | 2.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -47.3% |
| 2021 | 3.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +22.4% |
| 2022 | 10.49 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +227.1% |
| 2023 | 10.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.23 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 6.83 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 15.24 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.44 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3.3 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 25.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.87 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 8.55 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.82 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 37 Malta 799.53 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 38 Luxembourg 195.61 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 39 Costa Rica 29.53 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Iceland
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 462.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 352.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 92.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3504 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.72 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 92.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries in Iceland?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries in Iceland was 10.96 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 25.27 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2007.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017.
- How does Iceland rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries?
- Iceland ranks 40th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — energy industries rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Energy industries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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