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