CO₂ emissions by sector in Israel
Israel: CO₂ emissions by sector was 860,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Israel, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Israel is 860,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 24.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Israel peaked at 2.76 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2013.
Israel ranks 92nd of 187 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.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.41 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.35 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 1.37 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.40 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 1.48 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 1.65 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1996 | 1.76 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 1.96 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 2.09 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1999 | 1.91 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2000 | 2.36 million tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2001 | 2.10 million tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 1.96 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 2.61 million tonnes | +33.2% |
| 2004 | 2.63 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.22 million tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 2.56 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 2.50 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 2.20 million tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 2.73 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2010 | 2.65 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2.76 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 2.72 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 690,000 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 690,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 730,000 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 690,000 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 690,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 660,000 tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 660,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 870,000 tonnes | +31.8% |
| 2023 | 860,000 tonnes | -1.1% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 860,000 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.00 million tonnes, 43% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Israel's 860,000 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.85 million tonnes, 18% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by sector 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -100.0% | 2.72 million tonnes | 0 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.64 million tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 2.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.39 million tonnes | 1.96 million tonnes | 2.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 762,500 tonnes | 660,000 tonnes | 870,000 tonnes | 4 |
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 co₂ emissions by sector in Israel?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Israel was 860,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 2.76 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Israel rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Israel ranks 92nd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.