Cumulative CO₂ emissions in Israel
Israel: Cumulative CO₂ emissions was 2.61 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.61 billion tonnes
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
61st
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.61 billion tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
39,977 tonnes
in 1930
Years of data
95
1930–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions in Israel, 1930–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co₂ emissions in Israel is 2.61 billion tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 95 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions in Israel peaked at 2.61 billion tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 39,977 tonnes, in 1930.
Israel ranks 61st of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions in Israel, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 39,977 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 79,954 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1932 | 130,834 tonnes | +63.6% |
| 1933 | 196,251 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1934 | 265,302 tonnes | +35.2% |
| 1935 | 356,159 tonnes | +34.2% |
| 1936 | 432,479 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 1937 | 512,433 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 1938 | 559,679 tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1939 | 614,193 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1940 | 686,879 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1941 | 745,028 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1942 | 854,057 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1943 | 937,646 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1944 | 1.02 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1945 | 1.10 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1946 | 1.23 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1947 | 1.39 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1948 | 1.47 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1949 | 1.59 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1950 | 3.26 million tonnes | +104.9% |
| 1951 | 6.18 million tonnes | +89.5% |
| 1952 | 9.84 million tonnes | +59.2% |
| 1953 | 13.88 million tonnes | +41.1% |
| 1954 | 18.20 million tonnes | +31.2% |
| 1955 | 23.02 million tonnes | +26.5% |
| 1956 | 27.81 million tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1957 | 32.98 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1958 | 38.52 million tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1959 | 44.12 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1960 | 50.58 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1961 | 57.64 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1962 | 65.58 million tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 73.77 million tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 82.91 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1965 | 95.84 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 1966 | 109.42 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1967 | 122.95 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 1968 | 136.74 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1969 | 151.54 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 168.10 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1971 | 184.32 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1972 | 201.22 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 220.48 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1974 | 239.84 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1975 | 259.38 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 278.88 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 298.65 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1978 | 319.68 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1979 | 340.54 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 361.53 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1981 | 382.55 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1982 | 406.40 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1983 | 430.11 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 453.61 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 478.22 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 504.57 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 531.64 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 561.34 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 592.74 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 628.56 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 664.71 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 706.79 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 751.02 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 798.50 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 848.37 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 900.30 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 955.17 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 1.01 billion tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 1.07 billion tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 1.13 billion tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.19 billion tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 1.25 billion tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 1.31 billion tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 1.37 billion tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 1.43 billion tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 1.49 billion tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 1.55 billion tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 1.62 billion tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 1.68 billion tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 1.75 billion tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 1.82 billion tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 1.89 billion tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 1.96 billion tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 2.02 billion tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 2.08 billion tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2.14 billion tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 2.20 billion tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 2.26 billion tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 2.32 billion tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 2.38 billion tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 2.44 billion tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 2.50 billion tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 2.56 billion tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 2.61 billion tonnes | +2.1% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 2.61 billion tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.73 billion tonnes, 1.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Israel's 2.61 billion tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.06 billion tonnes, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions in Israel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | +104.9% | 1.59 million tonnes | 3.26 million tonnes |
| 1931 | +100.0% | 39,977 tonnes | 79,954 tonnes |
| 1951 | +89.5% | 3.26 million tonnes | 6.18 million tonnes |
| 1932 | +63.6% | 79,954 tonnes | 130,834 tonnes |
| 1952 | +59.2% | 6.18 million tonnes | 9.84 million tonnes |
| 1933 | +50.0% | 130,834 tonnes | 196,251 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 318,726 tonnes | 39,977 tonnes | 614,193 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.10 million tonnes | 686,879 tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 21.78 million tonnes | 3.26 million tonnes | 44.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 94.70 million tonnes | 50.58 million tonnes | 151.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 251.11 million tonnes | 168.10 million tonnes | 340.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 470.27 million tonnes | 361.53 million tonnes | 592.74 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 833.05 million tonnes | 628.56 million tonnes | 1.07 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.40 billion tonnes | 1.13 billion tonnes | 1.68 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.04 billion tonnes | 1.75 billion tonnes | 2.32 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.50 billion tonnes | 2.38 billion tonnes | 2.61 billion tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More climate change data for Israel
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 53.90 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,228 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 601.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 626.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 22.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 328.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 325.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.23 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions in Israel?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions in Israel was 2.61 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 2.61 billion tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,977 tonnes in 1930.
- How does Israel rank for cumulative co₂ emissions?
- Israel ranks 61st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.