Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland

Ireland: Co emissions embedded in global trade was 7.27 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7.27 million
Change on year
up 16.5%
World rank
47th
of 120 countries
All-time high
23.05 million
in 2006
All-time low
3.05 million
in 1996
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland, 1990–2023

5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M1990200620231990: 4.7M1991: 4.6M1992: 4.6M1993: 3.6M1994: 3.5M1995: 3.2M1996: 3.0M1997: 5.4M1998: 8.2M1999: 16.7M2000: 8.8M2001: 8.4M2002: 10.5M2003: 19.1M2004: 17.9M2005: 21.4M2006: 23.0M2007: 22.8M2008: 16.6M2009: 7.8M2010: 5.5M2011: 7.2M2012: 7.0M2013: 6.7M2014: 7.9M2015: 5.1M2016: 4.5M2017: 6.6M2018: 7.4M2019: 9.0M2020: 4.7M2021: 4.5M2022: 6.2M2023: 7.3M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland stood at 7.27 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland peaked at 23.05 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.05 million, in 1996.

Ireland ranks 47th of 120 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.

Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland, 1990 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1990 4.72 million —
1991 4.56 million -3.4%
1992 4.56 million -0.1%
1993 3.60 million -20.9%
1994 3.51 million -2.5%
1995 3.23 million -8.2%
1996 3.05 million -5.5%
1997 5.37 million +76.0%
1998 8.18 million +52.4%
1999 16.70 million +104.2%
2000 8.83 million -47.1%
2001 8.44 million -4.4%
2002 10.49 million +24.2%
2003 19.12 million +82.3%
2004 17.94 million -6.2%
2005 21.40 million +19.3%
2006 23.05 million +7.7%
2007 22.76 million -1.3%
2008 16.63 million -26.9%
2009 7.78 million -53.2%
2010 5.53 million -28.9%
2011 7.17 million +29.7%
2012 7.04 million -1.9%
2013 6.73 million -4.4%
2014 7.87 million +16.9%
2015 5.08 million -35.4%
2016 4.51 million -11.2%
2017 6.62 million +46.6%
2018 7.40 million +11.9%
2019 9.03 million +22.0%
2020 4.74 million -47.5%
2021 4.53 million -4.4%
2022 6.24 million +37.7%
2023 7.27 million +16.5%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 7.27 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million, 74% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 7.27 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.87 million, 92% of the median. (40 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.75 million 3.05 million 16.70 million 10
2000s 15.64 million 7.78 million 23.05 million 10
2010s 6.70 million 4.51 million 9.03 million 10
2020s 5.69 million 4.53 million 7.27 million 4

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 44 Kyrgyzstan 8.05 million compare
  2. 45 Lithuania 8.01 million compare
  3. 46 Slovenia 7.72 million compare
  4. 48 Botswana 7.26 million compare
  5. 49 Argentina 7.26 million compare
  6. 50 Belarus 6.81 million compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland?
Co emissions embedded in global trade in Ireland was 7.27 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 23.05 million in 2006.
What is the lowest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 3.05 million in 1996.
How does Ireland rank for co emissions embedded in global trade?
Ireland ranks 47th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is co emissions embedded in global trade rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co emissions embedded in global trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co emissions embedded in global trade
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 4,063 data points, 1990–2023
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