Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Israel
Israel: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 20.42 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
20.42 million tonnes
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
50th
of 146 countries
All-time high
23.89 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
7,328 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Israel, 1961–2024
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 gas in Israel is 20.42 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 63.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Israel peaked at 23.89 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 7,328 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Israel 50th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, 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 CO₂ emissions from gas in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7,328 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 21,984 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1963 | 18,312 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1964 | 54,938 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1965 | 135,568 tonnes | +146.8% |
| 1966 | 179,584 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1967 | 208,848 tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1968 | 271,064 tonnes | +29.8% |
| 1969 | 271,069 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 234,548 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1971 | 216,176 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 1972 | 216,176 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 95,282 tonnes | -55.9% |
| 1974 | 113,605 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1975 | 106,236 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1976 | 102,592 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 102,592 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 102,592 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 131,927 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 1980 | 274,800 tonnes | +108.3% |
| 1981 | 278,464 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 135,589 tonnes | -51.3% |
| 1983 | 113,567 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 87,950 tonnes | -22.6% |
| 1985 | 95,250 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 65,952 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 1987 | 73,280 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 62,280 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 1989 | 62,288 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 65,945 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 47,637 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 1992 | 47,632 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 47,636 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 43,971 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 43,968 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1996 | 29,312 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1997 | 29,312 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 21,984 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1999 | 18,320 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 18,320 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 18,320 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 14,657 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 14,656 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.18 million tonnes | +14774.0% |
| 2005 | 3.00 million tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2006 | 4.25 million tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2007 | 5.09 million tonnes | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 7.02 million tonnes | +37.9% |
| 2009 | 7.82 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 10.08 million tonnes | +28.9% |
| 2011 | 9.34 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 4.81 million tonnes | -48.5% |
| 2013 | 11.29 million tonnes | +134.6% |
| 2014 | 12.47 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 13.78 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 15.69 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 16.69 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 17.67 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 17.62 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 22.17 million tonnes | +25.8% |
| 2021 | 23.09 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 23.89 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 20.67 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2024 | 20.42 million tonnes | -1.2% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 20.42 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 2.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Israel's 20.42 million tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.82 million tonnes, 60% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +14774.0% | 14,656 tonnes | 2.18 million tonnes |
| 1962 | +200.0% | 7,328 tonnes | 21,984 tonnes |
| 1964 | +200.0% | 18,312 tonnes | 54,938 tonnes |
| 1965 | +146.8% | 54,938 tonnes | 135,568 tonnes |
| 2013 | +134.6% | 4.81 million tonnes | 11.29 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 129,855 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes | 271,069 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 142,173 tonnes | 95,282 tonnes | 234,548 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 124,942 tonnes | 62,280 tonnes | 278,464 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,572 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 65,945 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.94 million tonnes | 14,656 tonnes | 7.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.95 million tonnes | 4.81 million tonnes | 17.67 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.05 million tonnes | 20.42 million tonnes | 23.89 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 gas in Israel?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Israel was 20.42 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 gas recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 23.89 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,328 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Israel rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Israel ranks 50th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.7%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.