Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry in Iceland
Iceland: Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry was 13,113 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
13,113 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
43rd
of 46 countries
All-time high
14,302 tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
5,863 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry in Iceland, 1990–2024
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 other industry in Iceland is 13,113 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from other industry in Iceland peaked at 14,302 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,863 tonnes, in 2002.
Iceland ranks 43rd of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Annual CO₂ emissions from other industry in Iceland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,014 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 7,895 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 7,645 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 6,620 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 6,350 tonnes | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 8,317 tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 7,956 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 7,815 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 7,291 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 6,689 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 6,511 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 6,249 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 5,863 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 7,589 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 11,031 tonnes | +45.4% |
| 2005 | 10,357 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 10,539 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 13,180 tonnes | +25.1% |
| 2008 | 14,302 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 12,569 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2010 | 10,454 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2011 | 11,112 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2012 | 11,294 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 10,248 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 11,773 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 10,783 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 11,406 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 12,331 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 9,607 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 2019 | 11,713 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2020 | 12,364 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 12,900 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 11,782 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 13,113 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 13,113 tonnes | +0.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 13,113 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 702,196 tonnes, 2% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 13,113 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 709,328 tonnes, 2% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,459 tonnes | 6,350 tonnes | 8,317 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,819 tonnes | 5,863 tonnes | 14,302 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,072 tonnes | 9,607 tonnes | 12,331 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,654 tonnes | 11,782 tonnes | 13,113 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More climate change data for Iceland
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- 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)
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- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from other industry in Iceland?
- Annual co₂ emissions from other industry in Iceland was 13,113 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 other industry recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 14,302 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from other industry recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,863 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Iceland rank for annual co₂ emissions from other industry?
- Iceland ranks 43rd out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from other industry rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland 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 other industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from other industry sources, measured in tonnes.