CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland
Ireland: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 18.66 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.66 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
63rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
25.64 million tonnes
in 2005
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1850
Years of data
114
1850–2024
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland, 1850–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland stood at 18.66 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland peaked at 25.64 million tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1850.
Ireland ranks 63rd 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 985,245 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 1.37 million tonnes | +38.7% |
| 1952 | 1.09 million tonnes | -20.4% |
| 1953 | 1.35 million tonnes | +23.9% |
| 1954 | 1.54 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1955 | 2.95 million tonnes | +91.1% |
| 1956 | 3.50 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1957 | 2.57 million tonnes | -26.4% |
| 1958 | 2.75 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1959 | 3.21 million tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1960 | 3.21 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 3.75 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1962 | 4.50 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1963 | 5.18 million tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1964 | 5.86 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 6.54 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1966 | 7.13 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1967 | 8.11 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1968 | 8.27 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 9.46 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1970 | 10.82 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1971 | 13.51 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1972 | 13.59 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 14.96 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 15.07 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 14.48 million tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 14.56 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 15.35 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 16.48 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 17.57 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 16.21 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1981 | 14.57 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 12.59 million tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1983 | 11.67 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 11.77 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 11.38 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 13.55 million tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1987 | 12.15 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 10.74 million tonnes | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 10.43 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 12.30 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1991 | 13.36 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 13.93 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 13.90 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 15.68 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1995 | 15.98 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 16.44 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 18.11 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 20.44 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 23.11 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2000 | 23.58 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 24.76 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 23.69 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 23.12 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 24.31 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 25.64 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 25.23 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 24.74 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 24.31 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 21.33 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 2010 | 20.21 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 18.32 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 17.41 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 17.61 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 17.32 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 18.20 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 18.82 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 18.61 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 19.39 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 19.38 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 18.00 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 19.22 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 19.15 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 18.46 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 18.66 million tonnes | +1.1% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 18.66 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million tonnes, 1.7× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 18.66 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.44 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | +91.1% | 1.54 million tonnes | 2.95 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.13 million tonnes | 985,245 tonnes | 3.50 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.20 million tonnes | 3.21 million tonnes | 9.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.64 million tonnes | 10.82 million tonnes | 17.57 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.51 million tonnes | 10.43 million tonnes | 16.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.32 million tonnes | 12.30 million tonnes | 23.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.07 million tonnes | 21.33 million tonnes | 25.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.53 million tonnes | 17.32 million tonnes | 20.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.70 million tonnes | 18.00 million tonnes | 19.22 million 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)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,433 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.7 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Ireland was 18.66 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 25.64 million tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1850.
- How does Ireland rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?
- Ireland ranks 63rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.