Co2 emissions and gdp in Ireland
Ireland: Co2 emissions and gdp was 720.31 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions and gdp in Ireland, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions and gdp in Ireland is 720.31 billion, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.3% on the previous year and up 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Ireland peaked at 720.31 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 103.68 billion, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 40th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 emissions and gdp in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 103.68 billion | — |
| 1991 | 105.68 billion | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 109.21 billion | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 112.15 billion | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 118.61 billion | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 130.04 billion | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 139.63 billion | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 155.02 billion | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 168.61 billion | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 186.37 billion | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 203.89 billion | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 214.71 billion | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 227.38 billion | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 234.23 billion | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 250.13 billion | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 264.49 billion | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 277.68 billion | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 292.42 billion | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 279.31 billion | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 265.08 billion | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 269.54 billion | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 273.88 billion | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 272.77 billion | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 278.75 billion | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 304.91 billion | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 379.99 billion | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 384.64 billion | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 423.52 billion | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 456.08 billion | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 478.76 billion | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 513.01 billion | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 596.42 billion | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 641.22 billion | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 624.95 billion | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 641.20 billion | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 720.31 billion | +12.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 720.31 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 209.44 billion, 3.4× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 720.31 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 249.10 billion, 2.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132.90 billion | 103.68 billion | 186.37 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 250.93 billion | 203.89 billion | 292.42 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 352.28 billion | 269.54 billion | 478.76 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 622.85 billion | 513.01 billion | 720.31 billion | 6 |
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 and gdp in Ireland?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Ireland was 720.31 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 720.31 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 103.68 billion in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Ireland ranks 40th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.6%. 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 Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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