CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Iceland
Iceland: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 2.75 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.75 million tonnes
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
142nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.91 million tonnes
in 2008
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1936
Years of data
87
1936–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Iceland, 1936–2024
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 in Iceland is 2.75 million tonnes, 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 or industry in Iceland peaked at 2.91 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, 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 or industry in Iceland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 67,331 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 77,113 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1942 | 96,968 tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1943 | 102,722 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1944 | 100,420 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1945 | 119,411 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1946 | 180,699 tonnes | +51.3% |
| 1947 | 265,870 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1948 | 385,569 tonnes | +45.0% |
| 1949 | 466,135 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1950 | 509,296 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1951 | 479,984 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1952 | 630,208 tonnes | +31.3% |
| 1953 | 799,219 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1954 | 674,176 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1955 | 762,112 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1956 | 839,056 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1957 | 879,360 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1958 | 996,608 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1959 | 1.12 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1960 | 1.12 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1961 | 1.01 million tonnes | -9.5% |
| 1962 | 1.11 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1963 | 1.23 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1964 | 1.22 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 1.32 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1966 | 1.42 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1967 | 1.37 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 1.53 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1969 | 1.21 million tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1970 | 1.34 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1971 | 1.41 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1972 | 1.41 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 1.68 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1974 | 1.66 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 1.54 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1976 | 1.63 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1977 | 1.84 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 1.86 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 1.87 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 1.74 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1981 | 1.58 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 1.42 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 1.32 million tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 1.52 million tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 1.32 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 1.46 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1987 | 1.56 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 1.55 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 1.61 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 1.82 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 1.73 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 1.89 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 1.97 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 1.94 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 2.05 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 2.11 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 2.18 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 2.21 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 2.30 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 2.24 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 2.16 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 2.29 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 2.30 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 2.40 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 2.31 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 2.44 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 2.67 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 2.91 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 2.90 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.79 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2.65 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 2.66 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.64 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 2.63 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 2.71 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2.67 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 2.76 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 2.78 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 2.69 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.48 million tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 2.59 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 2.64 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 2.65 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 2.75 million tonnes | +3.7% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 2.75 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million tonnes, 26% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 2.75 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.44 million tonnes, 19% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1940s | 186,224 tonnes | 67,331 tonnes | 466,135 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 769,487 tonnes | 479,984 tonnes | 1.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.25 million tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 1.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.62 million tonnes | 1.34 million tonnes | 1.87 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.51 million tonnes | 1.32 million tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.02 million tonnes | 1.73 million tonnes | 2.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.46 million tonnes | 2.16 million tonnes | 2.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.70 million tonnes | 2.63 million tonnes | 2.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.62 million tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 2.75 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Iceland
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- 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 or industry in Iceland?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Iceland was 2.75 million 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 recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1936.
- How does Iceland rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Iceland ranks 142nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.