Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Ireland
Ireland: Consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 40.83 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
40.83 million tonnes
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
64th
of 120 countries
All-time high
70.64 million tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
37.32 million tonnes
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Ireland, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ireland stood at 40.83 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ireland peaked at 70.64 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 37.32 million tonnes, in 1993.
Ireland ranks 64th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.66 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 38.23 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 38.05 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 37.32 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 38.35 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 39.08 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 40.52 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 44.17 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 48.89 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1999 | 59.14 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2000 | 54.08 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 56.05 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 56.57 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 64.80 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2004 | 64.11 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 69.55 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 70.64 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 70.41 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 63.99 million tonnes | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 49.96 million tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 47.32 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 45.22 million tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 45.26 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 44.01 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 44.72 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 43.80 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 44.88 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 45.66 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 46.32 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 46.23 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 39.79 million tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 42.00 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 42.91 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 40.83 million tonnes | -4.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 40.83 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 77.36 million tonnes, 53% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 40.83 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 53.10 million tonnes, 77% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.14 million tonnes | 37.32 million tonnes | 59.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.02 million tonnes | 49.96 million tonnes | 70.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.34 million tonnes | 43.80 million tonnes | 47.32 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.38 million tonnes | 39.79 million tonnes | 42.91 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 61 Sri Lanka 46.44 million tonnes compare
- 62 New Zealand 41.40 million tonnes compare
- 63 Azerbaijan 40.84 million tonnes compare
- 65 Dominican Republic 40.44 million tonnes compare
- 66 Cambodia 39.06 million tonnes compare
- 67 Norway 38.97 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Ireland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 320.11 million kg (2050)
- 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 consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ireland?
- Consumption-based co₂ emissions in Ireland was 40.83 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 70.64 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.32 million tonnes in 1993.
- How does Ireland rank for consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Ireland ranks 64th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- 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 Consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual consumption-based emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), measured in tonnes.