Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Israel
Israel: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 1.84 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.84 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
60th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.29 million tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
39,977 tonnes
in 1930
Years of data
95
1930–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Israel, 1930–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from cement in Israel is 1.84 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Israel peaked at 2.29 million tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 39,977 tonnes, in 1930.
Israel ranks 60th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 39,977 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 39,977 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 50,880 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1933 | 65,417 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1934 | 69,051 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1935 | 90,857 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1936 | 76,320 tonnes | -16.0% |
| 1937 | 79,954 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1938 | 47,246 tonnes | -40.9% |
| 1939 | 54,514 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1940 | 72,686 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1941 | 58,149 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1942 | 109,029 tonnes | +87.5% |
| 1943 | 83,589 tonnes | -23.3% |
| 1944 | 87,223 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1945 | 72,686 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1946 | 130,834 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 1947 | 163,543 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1948 | 79,954 tonnes | -51.1% |
| 1949 | 119,931 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1950 | 188,983 tonnes | +57.6% |
| 1951 | 218,057 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1952 | 221,691 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1953 | 228,960 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1954 | 279,840 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1955 | 327,086 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1956 | 301,646 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1957 | 356,160 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1958 | 352,526 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1959 | 385,234 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1960 | 399,771 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1961 | 417,943 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1962 | 472,457 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1963 | 504,940 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 541,291 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1965 | 621,463 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1966 | 578,007 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1967 | 396,137 tonnes | -31.5% |
| 1968 | 544,998 tonnes | +37.6% |
| 1969 | 646,743 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1970 | 683,397 tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 683,587 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 739,975 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 593,208 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 1974 | 832,953 tonnes | +40.4% |
| 1975 | 1.00 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1976 | 898,281 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1977 | 867,005 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 865,008 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 818,800 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 770,330 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 847,286 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 885,411 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 816,195 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 803,822 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 771,217 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 769,871 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 816,356 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 833,806 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 803,516 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 986,919 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1991 | 1.19 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1992 | 1.30 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 1.46 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 1.51 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 1.90 million tonnes | +26.2% |
| 1996 | 1.67 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 1997 | 1.72 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 2.19 million tonnes | +27.3% |
| 1999 | 2.27 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 2.15 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 1.82 million tonnes | -15.4% |
| 2002 | 1.82 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.89 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 1.95 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 2.16 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2006 | 2.26 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 2.27 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 2.17 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 1.81 million tonnes | -16.4% |
| 2010 | 2.02 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 2.25 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 2.25 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.17 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 2.29 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 2.23 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 1.98 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 1.98 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.78 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 1.81 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 1.72 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 1.67 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 1.82 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 1.84 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 1.84 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 1.84 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 3.4× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Israel's 1.84 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.84 million tonnes, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Israel changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | +87.5% | 58,149 tonnes | 109,029 tonnes |
| 1946 | +80.0% | 72,686 tonnes | 130,834 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 61,419 tonnes | 39,977 tonnes | 90,857 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 97,762 tonnes | 58,149 tonnes | 163,543 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 286,018 tonnes | 188,983 tonnes | 385,234 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 512,375 tonnes | 396,137 tonnes | 646,743 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 798,265 tonnes | 593,208 tonnes | 1.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 811,781 tonnes | 769,871 tonnes | 885,411 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.62 million tonnes | 986,919 tonnes | 2.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.03 million tonnes | 1.81 million tonnes | 2.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.08 million tonnes | 1.78 million tonnes | 2.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.78 million tonnes | 1.67 million tonnes | 1.84 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
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 co₂ emissions from cement in Israel?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Israel was 1.84 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 million tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,977 tonnes in 1930.
- How does Israel rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Israel ranks 60th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.