Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Israel
Israel: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 166,048 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
166,048
Change on year
up 32.4%
World rank
133rd
of 248 countries
All-time high
479,625
in 2010
All-time low
75,238
in 2017
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Israel, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Israel recorded 166,048 for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
That represents a change of up 32.4% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Israel peaked at 479,625 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 75,238, in 2017.
That places Israel 133rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 146,418 | — |
| 2004 | 103,370 | -29.4% |
| 2005 | 117,530 | +13.7% |
| 2006 | 238,671 | +103.1% |
| 2007 | 117,331 | -50.8% |
| 2008 | 94,972 | -19.1% |
| 2009 | 96,707 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 479,625 | +396.0% |
| 2011 | 99,446 | -79.3% |
| 2012 | 92,006 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 209,515 | +127.7% |
| 2014 | 77,949 | -62.8% |
| 2015 | 106,263 | +36.3% |
| 2016 | 192,286 | +81.0% |
| 2017 | 75,238 | -60.9% |
| 2018 | 105,999 | +40.9% |
| 2019 | 183,034 | +72.7% |
| 2020 | 109,155 | -40.4% |
| 2021 | 136,319 | +24.9% |
| 2022 | 102,505 | -24.8% |
| 2023 | 145,138 | +41.6% |
| 2024 | 290,908 | +100.4% |
| 2025 | 125,430 | -56.9% |
| 2026 | 166,048 | +32.4% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 166,048 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 3.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Israel's 166,048 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 407,758, 41% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130,714 | 94,972 | 238,671 | 7 |
| 2010s | 162,136 | 75,238 | 479,625 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153,643 | 102,505 | 290,908 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 130 East Timor 223,312 compare
- 131 Belarus 193,120 compare
- 132 Bulgaria 185,821 compare
- 134 Afghanistan 163,400 compare
- 135 New Caledonia 162,516 compare
- 136 Qatar 143,364 compare
More climate change data for Israel
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 53.90 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,228 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 601.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 626.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 328.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 325.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.23 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Israel?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Israel was 166,048 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 479,625 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,238 in 2017.
- How does Israel rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Israel ranks 133rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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