Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland

Ireland: Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate was -1.87 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.87 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 81.3%
World rank
173rd
of 213 countries
All-time high
38.18 % change on previous year
in 1959
All-time low
-11.88 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
74
1951–2024

Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1951–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland is -1.87 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 81.3% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland peaked at 38.18 % change on previous year in 1959 and was at its lowest, -11.88 % change on previous year, in 2009.

Ireland ranks 173rd of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland, 1951 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 7.13 % change on previous year —
1952 -8.58 % change on previous year -220.3%
1953 -0.4574 % change on previous year -94.7%
1954 -4.2 % change on previous year +818.1%
1955 29.55 % change on previous year -803.5%
1956 -6.25 % change on previous year -121.1%
1957 -10.57 % change on previous year +69.3%
1958 -7.35 % change on previous year -30.5%
1959 38.18 % change on previous year -619.2%
1960 -8.92 % change on previous year -123.4%
1961 10.72 % change on previous year -220.2%
1962 5.85 % change on previous year -45.4%
1963 2.18 % change on previous year -62.7%
1964 5.19 % change on previous year +138.1%
1965 -4.04 % change on previous year -177.9%
1966 9.44 % change on previous year -333.5%
1967 7.99 % change on previous year -15.3%
1968 7.91 % change on previous year -1.0%
1969 3.28 % change on previous year -58.6%
1970 4.11 % change on previous year +25.5%
1971 14.69 % change on previous year +257.2%
1972 -3.38 % change on previous year -123.0%
1973 2.09 % change on previous year -161.8%
1974 0.4022 % change on previous year -80.7%
1975 -6.76 % change on previous year -1780.5%
1976 -0.4308 % change on previous year -93.6%
1977 4.13 % change on previous year -1058.8%
1978 -1.5 % change on previous year -136.3%
1979 14.61 % change on previous year -1074.4%
1980 -5.21 % change on previous year -135.7%
1981 -1.78 % change on previous year -65.9%
1982 -2.65 % change on previous year +49.2%
1983 -0.0143 % change on previous year -99.5%
1984 -1.2 % change on previous year +8310.7%
1985 4.23 % change on previous year -452.3%
1986 6.43 % change on previous year +51.9%
1987 5.92 % change on previous year -8.0%
1988 -0.7049 % change on previous year -111.9%
1989 0.9956 % change on previous year -241.2%
1990 9.5 % change on previous year +854.5%
1991 1.63 % change on previous year -82.8%
1992 -1.21 % change on previous year -174.0%
1993 0.1616 % change on previous year -113.4%
1994 2.92 % change on previous year +1709.0%
1995 2.33 % change on previous year -20.4%
1996 3.71 % change on previous year +59.4%
1997 2.61 % change on previous year -29.6%
1998 3.81 % change on previous year +45.8%
1999 3.09 % change on previous year -18.8%
2000 5.23 % change on previous year +69.0%
2001 3.57 % change on previous year -31.8%
2002 -4.82 % change on previous year -235.1%
2003 -2.46 % change on previous year -48.9%
2004 -0.7604 % change on previous year -69.1%
2005 2.06 % change on previous year -371.3%
2006 -3.78 % change on previous year -283.4%
2007 -2.71 % change on previous year -28.2%
2008 -2.67 % change on previous year -1.6%
2009 -11.88 % change on previous year +344.6%
2010 -1.47 % change on previous year -87.7%
2011 -9.35 % change on previous year +537.6%
2012 -0.0029 % change on previous year -100.0%
2013 -2.99 % change on previous year +103440.2%
2014 -1.86 % change on previous year -37.7%
2015 4.07 % change on previous year -318.7%
2016 3.15 % change on previous year -22.6%
2017 -4.43 % change on previous year -240.6%
2018 -1.58 % change on previous year -64.4%
2019 -5.61 % change on previous year +255.4%
2020 -6.7 % change on previous year +19.5%
2021 5.93 % change on previous year -188.5%
2022 -3.69 % change on previous year -162.2%
2023 -10 % change on previous year +170.8%
2024 -1.87 % change on previous year -81.3%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's -1.87 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.458 % change on previous year. (74 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's -1.87 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.5414 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate 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.

YearChange FromTo
2013 -103440.2% -0.0029 % change on previous year -2.99 % change on previous year
1984 -8310.7% -0.0143 % change on previous year -1.2 % change on previous year
1975 -1780.5% 0.4022 % change on previous year -6.76 % change on previous year
1994 +1709.0% 0.1616 % change on previous year 2.92 % change on previous year
1979 +1074.4% -1.5 % change on previous year 14.61 % change on previous year
1977 +1058.8% -0.4308 % change on previous year 4.13 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 4.16 % change on previous year -10.57 % change on previous year 38.18 % change on previous year 9
1960s 3.96 % change on previous year -8.92 % change on previous year 10.72 % change on previous year 10
1970s 2.8 % change on previous year -6.76 % change on previous year 14.69 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.6004 % change on previous year -5.21 % change on previous year 6.43 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.86 % change on previous year -1.21 % change on previous year 9.5 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.82 % change on previous year -11.88 % change on previous year 5.23 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.01 % change on previous year -9.35 % change on previous year 4.07 % change on previous year 10
2020s -3.27 % change on previous year -10 % change on previous year 5.93 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 170 Somalia -1.73 % change on previous year compare
  2. 171 Kenya -1.75 % change on previous year compare
  3. 172 Bahrain -1.78 % change on previous year compare
  4. 174 Papua New Guinea -1.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 175 Central African Republic -2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 176 Montenegro -2.03 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland?
Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate in Ireland was -1.87 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 38.18 % change on previous year in 1959.
What is the lowest co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was -11.88 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does Ireland rank for co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate?
Ireland ranks 173rd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Co2 emissions vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Co2 emissions vs gdp, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
213 places, 22,240 data points, 1801–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Co2 emissions vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.