CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Iceland
Iceland: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type 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
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Iceland stood at 13,113 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Iceland peaked at 14,302 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,863 tonnes, in 2002.
That places Iceland 43rd out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type 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) from CH4 352.21 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Iceland?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 14,302 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,863 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Iceland rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type?
- Iceland ranks 43rd out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type. 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.