Emissions from livestock — Emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland

Iceland: Emissions from livestock — Emissions, annual growth rate was -0.5432 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.5432 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 81.7%
World rank
121st
of 195 countries
All-time high
7.44 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
-8.41 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Emissions from livestock — Emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland, 1962–2023

-10-505196219922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland stood at -0.5432 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 81.7% on the previous year and up 85.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 7.44 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -8.41 % change on previous year, in 1980.

That places Iceland 121st out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -0.1342 % change on previous year -3.63 % change on previous year 7.28 % change on previous year 8
1970s 1.25 % change on previous year -3.31 % change on previous year 7.44 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.68 % change on previous year -8.41 % change on previous year 3.27 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4726 % change on previous year -3.03 % change on previous year 1.46 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.2494 % change on previous year -4.04 % change on previous year 2.04 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.4402 % change on previous year -3.76 % change on previous year 5.61 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.42 % change on previous year -3.57 % change on previous year -0.5432 % change on previous year 4

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  4. 122 Grenada -0.6309 % change on previous year compare
  5. 123 Zambia -0.6832 % change on previous year compare
  6. 124 Seychelles -0.7463 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland?
Emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland was -0.5432 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 7.44 % change on previous year in 1972.
What is the lowest emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was -8.41 % change on previous year in 1980.
How does Iceland rank for emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate?
Iceland ranks 121st out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
Is emissions from livestock — emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 85.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
247 places, 13,954 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.