CO₂ emissions from transport in Ireland
Ireland: CO₂ emissions from transport was 11.40 million tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
11.40 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
61st
of 191 countries
All-time high
14.21 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
4.89 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Ireland, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from transport in Ireland is 11.40 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Ireland peaked at 14.21 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.89 million tonnes, in 1990.
Ireland ranks 61st of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.89 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 5.07 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 5.44 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 5.48 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 5.70 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 5.85 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 6.80 million tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 7.16 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 8.45 million tonnes | +18.0% |
| 1999 | 9.33 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 10.39 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 10.88 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 11.08 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 11.28 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 11.99 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 12.67 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 13.88 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 14.21 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 13.39 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 12.14 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 11.34 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 10.76 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 10.55 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 10.71 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 11.13 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 11.28 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 11.94 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 11.79 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 11.96 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 11.95 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 10.06 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 10.73 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 11.38 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 11.40 million tonnes | +0.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 11.40 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 93% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 11.40 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.42 million tonnes | 4.89 million tonnes | 9.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.19 million tonnes | 10.39 million tonnes | 14.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.34 million tonnes | 10.55 million tonnes | 11.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.89 million tonnes | 10.06 million tonnes | 11.40 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
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- 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 from transport in Ireland?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Ireland was 11.40 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.21 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.89 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Ireland ranks 61st out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.