CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland
Ireland: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type was 592,735 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland is 592,735 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland peaked at 797,936 tonnes in 1995 and was at its lowest, 491,938 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Ireland 29th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 683,348 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 621,236 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 531,979 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1993 | 676,572 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1994 | 590,087 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 797,936 tonnes | +35.2% |
| 1996 | 797,606 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 745,941 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 599,450 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 642,927 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 651,011 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 680,828 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 585,742 tonnes | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 755,303 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 2004 | 596,417 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2005 | 590,970 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 571,785 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 666,215 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 525,068 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 2009 | 535,350 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 682,889 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 2011 | 605,500 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 491,938 tonnes | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 750,197 tonnes | +52.5% |
| 2014 | 621,531 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 621,345 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 633,124 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 560,035 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 663,054 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 541,143 tonnes | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 568,035 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 785,700 tonnes | +38.3% |
| 2022 | 771,798 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 592,735 tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2024 | 592,735 tonnes | +0.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 592,735 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 702,196 tonnes, 84% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 592,735 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 709,328 tonnes, 84% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 668,708 tonnes | 531,979 tonnes | 797,936 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 615,869 tonnes | 525,068 tonnes | 755,303 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 617,076 tonnes | 491,938 tonnes | 750,197 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 662,201 tonnes | 568,035 tonnes | 785,700 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
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- 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)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in Ireland was 592,735 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 797,936 tonnes in 1995.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 491,938 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type?
- Ireland ranks 29th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 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.