Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Ireland
Ireland: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled was 1.04 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Ireland, 1850–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Ireland stood at 1.04 billion tonnes. That is the highest value across all 118 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Ireland peaked at 1.04 billion tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1850.
Ireland ranks 66th 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 from oil, gaps filled in Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 985,245 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 2.35 million tonnes | +138.7% |
| 1952 | 3.44 million tonnes | +46.3% |
| 1953 | 4.79 million tonnes | +39.2% |
| 1954 | 6.33 million tonnes | +32.2% |
| 1955 | 9.28 million tonnes | +46.6% |
| 1956 | 12.78 million tonnes | +37.7% |
| 1957 | 15.35 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1958 | 18.10 million tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1959 | 21.31 million tonnes | +17.7% |
| 1960 | 24.52 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1961 | 28.27 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1962 | 32.77 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1963 | 37.95 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1964 | 43.81 million tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1965 | 50.34 million tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1966 | 57.47 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1967 | 65.59 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1968 | 73.85 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1969 | 83.31 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1970 | 94.13 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1971 | 107.64 million tonnes | +14.4% |
| 1972 | 121.23 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1973 | 136.19 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 151.27 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 165.75 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 180.31 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1977 | 195.66 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 212.14 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 229.71 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 245.92 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 260.49 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 273.08 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 284.75 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 296.51 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 307.89 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 321.44 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 333.59 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 344.33 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 354.77 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 367.07 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 380.43 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 394.36 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 408.25 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 423.94 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 439.92 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 456.35 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 474.46 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 494.90 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 518.02 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 541.60 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 566.36 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 590.04 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 613.16 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 637.48 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 663.12 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 688.35 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 713.09 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 737.40 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 758.73 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 778.94 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 797.26 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 814.67 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 832.28 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 849.61 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 867.81 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 886.63 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 905.25 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 924.64 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 944.02 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 962.02 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 981.24 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 1.00 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 1.02 billion tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 1.04 billion tonnes | +1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 1.04 billion tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 681.33 million tonnes, 1.5× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 1.04 billion tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.30 billion tonnes, 80% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | +138.7% | 985,245 tonnes | 2.35 million tonnes |
| 1955 | +46.6% | 6.33 million tonnes | 9.28 million tonnes |
| 1952 | +46.3% | 2.35 million tonnes | 3.44 million tonnes |
| 1953 | +39.2% | 3.44 million tonnes | 4.79 million tonnes |
| 1956 | +37.7% | 9.28 million tonnes | 12.78 million tonnes |
| 1954 | +32.2% | 4.79 million tonnes | 6.33 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 9.47 million tonnes | 985,245 tonnes | 21.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 49.79 million tonnes | 24.52 million tonnes | 83.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 159.40 million tonnes | 94.13 million tonnes | 229.71 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 302.28 million tonnes | 245.92 million tonnes | 354.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 435.77 million tonnes | 367.07 million tonnes | 518.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 650.93 million tonnes | 541.60 million tonnes | 758.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 860.11 million tonnes | 778.94 million tonnes | 944.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,000.00 million tonnes | 962.02 million tonnes | 1.04 billion tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Ireland?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Ireland was 1.04 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 billion tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1850.
- How does Ireland rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled?
- Ireland ranks 66th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. 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 Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.