CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland
Ireland: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 7.27 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.27 million tonnes
Change on year
up 16.5%
World rank
47th
of 120 countries
All-time high
23.05 million tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
3.05 million tonnes
in 1996
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland stood at 7.27 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland peaked at 23.05 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 3.05 million tonnes, 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.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.72 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 4.56 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 4.56 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 3.60 million tonnes | -20.9% |
| 1994 | 3.51 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 3.23 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1996 | 3.05 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 5.37 million tonnes | +76.0% |
| 1998 | 8.18 million tonnes | +52.4% |
| 1999 | 16.70 million tonnes | +104.2% |
| 2000 | 8.83 million tonnes | -47.1% |
| 2001 | 8.44 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 10.49 million tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 19.12 million tonnes | +82.3% |
| 2004 | 17.94 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 21.40 million tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 23.05 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 22.76 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 16.63 million tonnes | -26.9% |
| 2009 | 7.78 million tonnes | -53.2% |
| 2010 | 5.53 million tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 7.17 million tonnes | +29.7% |
| 2012 | 7.04 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 6.73 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 7.87 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2015 | 5.08 million tonnes | -35.4% |
| 2016 | 4.51 million tonnes | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 6.62 million tonnes | +46.6% |
| 2018 | 7.40 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 9.03 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2020 | 4.74 million tonnes | -47.5% |
| 2021 | 4.53 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 6.24 million tonnes | +37.7% |
| 2023 | 7.27 million tonnes | +16.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 7.27 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million tonnes, 74% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 7.27 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.87 million tonnes, 92% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.75 million tonnes | 3.05 million tonnes | 16.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.64 million tonnes | 7.78 million tonnes | 23.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.70 million tonnes | 4.51 million tonnes | 9.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.69 million tonnes | 4.53 million tonnes | 7.27 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 320.11 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,665 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,433 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 515.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,902 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.17 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland was 7.27 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 23.05 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.05 million tonnes in 1996.
- How does Ireland rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Ireland ranks 47th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.