Co2 by source in Ireland
Ireland: Co2 by source was 592,735 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
592,735
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
29th
of 46 countries
All-time high
797,936
in 1995
All-time low
491,938
in 2012
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Co2 by source in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 by source in Ireland is 592,735, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 by source in Ireland peaked at 797,936 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 491,938, 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 by source in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 683,348 | — |
| 1991 | 621,236 | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 531,979 | -14.4% |
| 1993 | 676,572 | +27.2% |
| 1994 | 590,087 | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 797,936 | +35.2% |
| 1996 | 797,606 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 745,941 | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 599,450 | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 642,927 | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 651,011 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 680,828 | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 585,742 | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 755,303 | +28.9% |
| 2004 | 596,417 | -21.0% |
| 2005 | 590,970 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 571,785 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 666,215 | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 525,068 | -21.2% |
| 2009 | 535,350 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 682,889 | +27.6% |
| 2011 | 605,500 | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 491,938 | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 750,197 | +52.5% |
| 2014 | 621,531 | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 621,345 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 633,124 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 560,035 | -11.5% |
| 2018 | 663,054 | +18.4% |
| 2019 | 541,143 | -18.4% |
| 2020 | 568,035 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 785,700 | +38.3% |
| 2022 | 771,798 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 592,735 | -23.2% |
| 2024 | 592,735 | +0.0% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 592,735 is below the median for high income countries, which is 702,196, 84% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 592,735 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 709,328, 84% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 668,708 | 531,979 | 797,936 | 10 |
| 2000s | 615,869 | 525,068 | 755,303 | 10 |
| 2010s | 617,076 | 491,938 | 750,197 | 10 |
| 2020s | 662,201 | 568,035 | 785,700 | 5 |
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 by source in Ireland?
- Co2 by source in Ireland was 592,735 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 by source recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 797,936 in 1995.
- What is the lowest co2 by source recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 491,938 in 2012.
- How does Ireland rank for co2 by source?
- Ireland ranks 29th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 by source 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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