CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland
Iceland: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth was 8.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 438.0%
World rank
6th
of 215 countries
All-time high
20.45 % change on previous year
in 1952
All-time low
-20.69 % change on previous year
in 1969
Years of data
85
1937–2024
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland, 1937–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland is 8.4 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 438.0% on the previous year and up 773.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland peaked at 20.45 % change on previous year in 1952 and was at its lowest, -20.69 % change on previous year, in 1969.
Iceland ranks 6th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 1942 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -304.0% |
| 1943 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
| 1944 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 1945 | -4.56 % change on previous year | +13.3% |
| 1946 | 17.93 % change on previous year | -493.1% |
| 1947 | 17.62 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1948 | 20.35 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 1949 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1950 | -0.3647 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 1951 | -12.87 % change on previous year | +3429.4% |
| 1952 | 20.45 % change on previous year | -258.9% |
| 1953 | 17.92 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1954 | -14.8 % change on previous year | -182.6% |
| 1955 | 16.9 % change on previous year | -214.2% |
| 1956 | 4.02 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1957 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1958 | 13.3 % change on previous year | +760.9% |
| 1959 | 13.41 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1960 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -115.4% |
| 1961 | -9.97 % change on previous year | +382.1% |
| 1962 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -197.5% |
| 1963 | 8.87 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1964 | 0.2761 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 1965 | 6.73 % change on previous year | +2336.0% |
| 1966 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1967 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 1968 | 10.41 % change on previous year | -403.4% |
| 1969 | -20.69 % change on previous year | -298.7% |
| 1970 | 9.86 % change on previous year | -147.7% |
| 1971 | 6.04 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 1972 | 0.7214 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 1973 | 18.02 % change on previous year | +2398.0% |
| 1974 | -0.66 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1975 | -7.19 % change on previous year | +989.5% |
| 1976 | 5.44 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 1977 | 11.84 % change on previous year | +117.4% |
| 1978 | 0.9555 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1979 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +238.8% |
| 1980 | -6.11 % change on previous year | -288.8% |
| 1981 | -6.11 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1982 | -8.82 % change on previous year | +44.2% |
| 1983 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1984 | 17.32 % change on previous year | -638.0% |
| 1985 | -10.34 % change on previous year | -159.7% |
| 1986 | 9.71 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 1987 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1988 | -0.2135 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 1989 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -1507.6% |
| 1990 | 17.16 % change on previous year | +471.1% |
| 1991 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 1992 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -229.9% |
| 1993 | 6.71 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1994 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 1995 | 5.09 % change on previous year | -340.4% |
| 1996 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1997 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +72.7% |
| 1998 | 0.76 % change on previous year | -79.9% |
| 1999 | 7.68 % change on previous year | +910.7% |
| 2000 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2001 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -171.5% |
| 2002 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -291.9% |
| 2003 | -0.2193 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2004 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -1959.7% |
| 2005 | -4.21 % change on previous year | -203.2% |
| 2006 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -242.1% |
| 2007 | 10.78 % change on previous year | +80.2% |
| 2008 | 9.08 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2009 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2010 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 2011 | -3.4 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2012 | -0.1236 % change on previous year | -96.4% |
| 2013 | -0.2958 % change on previous year | +139.3% |
| 2014 | -1.25 % change on previous year | +321.7% |
| 2015 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -322.7% |
| 2016 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -148.1% |
| 2017 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -351.1% |
| 2018 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2019 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -304.1% |
| 2020 | -6.02 % change on previous year | +95.6% |
| 2021 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -175.5% |
| 2022 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 2023 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -181.1% |
| 2024 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -438.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 8.4 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.5 % change on previous year, 5.6× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 8.4 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.0043 % change on previous year. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -3429.4% | -0.3647 % change on previous year | -12.87 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | +2398.0% | 0.7214 % change on previous year | 18.02 % change on previous year |
| 1965 | +2336.0% | 0.2761 % change on previous year | 6.73 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +1959.7% | -0.2193 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | +1507.6% | -0.2135 % change on previous year | 3.01 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | -16.67 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1940s | 6.81 % change on previous year | -4.56 % change on previous year | 20.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 5.95 % change on previous year | -14.8 % change on previous year | 20.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.6932 % change on previous year | -20.69 % change on previous year | 10.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.83 % change on previous year | -7.19 % change on previous year | 18.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.1133 % change on previous year | -10.34 % change on previous year | 17.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.29 % change on previous year | -5.35 % change on previous year | 17.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.87 % change on previous year | -4.21 % change on previous year | 10.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4615 % change on previous year | -3.4 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5 % change on previous year | -6.02 % change on previous year | 8.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
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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 from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth in Iceland was 8.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 20.45 % change on previous year in 1952.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.69 % change on previous year in 1969.
- How does Iceland rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth?
- Iceland ranks 6th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 773.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.