Co2 emissions by fuel line in Iceland
Iceland: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 2.75 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.75 million
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
142nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.91 million
in 2008
All-time low
0
in 1936
Years of data
87
1936–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in Iceland, 1936–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions by fuel line in Iceland is 2.75 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in Iceland peaked at 2.91 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1936.
Iceland ranks 142nd of 215 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 by fuel line in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 0 | — |
| 1937 | 0 | — |
| 1940 | 67,331 | — |
| 1941 | 77,113 | +14.5% |
| 1942 | 96,968 | +25.7% |
| 1943 | 102,722 | +5.9% |
| 1944 | 100,420 | -2.2% |
| 1945 | 119,411 | +18.9% |
| 1946 | 180,699 | +51.3% |
| 1947 | 265,870 | +47.1% |
| 1948 | 385,569 | +45.0% |
| 1949 | 466,135 | +20.9% |
| 1950 | 509,296 | +9.3% |
| 1951 | 479,984 | -5.8% |
| 1952 | 630,208 | +31.3% |
| 1953 | 799,219 | +26.8% |
| 1954 | 674,176 | -15.6% |
| 1955 | 762,112 | +13.0% |
| 1956 | 839,056 | +10.1% |
| 1957 | 879,360 | +4.8% |
| 1958 | 996,608 | +13.3% |
| 1959 | 1.12 million | +12.9% |
| 1960 | 1.12 million | -0.6% |
| 1961 | 1.01 million | -9.5% |
| 1962 | 1.11 million | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 1.23 million | +10.9% |
| 1964 | 1.22 million | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 1.32 million | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 1.42 million | +7.5% |
| 1967 | 1.37 million | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 1.53 million | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 1.21 million | -20.8% |
| 1970 | 1.34 million | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 1.41 million | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 1.41 million | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 1.68 million | +18.9% |
| 1974 | 1.66 million | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 1.54 million | -7.7% |
| 1976 | 1.63 million | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 1.84 million | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 1.86 million | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 1.87 million | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 1.74 million | -7.2% |
| 1981 | 1.58 million | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 1.42 million | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 1.32 million | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 1.52 million | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 1.32 million | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 1.46 million | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 1.56 million | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 1.55 million | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 1.61 million | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 1.82 million | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 1.73 million | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 1.89 million | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 1.97 million | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 1.94 million | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 2.05 million | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 2.11 million | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 2.18 million | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 2.21 million | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 2.30 million | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 2.24 million | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 2.16 million | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 2.29 million | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 2.30 million | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 2.40 million | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 2.31 million | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 2.44 million | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 2.67 million | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 2.91 million | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 2.90 million | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.79 million | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2.65 million | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 2.66 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.64 million | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2.63 million | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 2.71 million | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2.67 million | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 2.76 million | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 2.78 million | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 2.69 million | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.48 million | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 2.59 million | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 2.64 million | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 2.65 million | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 2.75 million | +3.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 2.75 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million, 26% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 2.75 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.44 million, 19% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1940s | 186,224 | 67,331 | 466,135 | 10 |
| 1950s | 769,487 | 479,984 | 1.12 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.25 million | 1.01 million | 1.53 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.62 million | 1.34 million | 1.87 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.51 million | 1.32 million | 1.74 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.02 million | 1.73 million | 2.30 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.46 million | 2.16 million | 2.91 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.70 million | 2.63 million | 2.79 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.62 million | 2.48 million | 2.75 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More climate change data for Iceland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 16.80 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 462.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 352.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 92.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3504 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions by fuel line in Iceland?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in Iceland was 2.75 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1936.
- How does Iceland rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Iceland ranks 142nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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