Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Iceland
Iceland: Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic was 22,356 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Iceland, 1970–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
In 2023, greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Iceland stood at 22,356 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Iceland peaked at 131,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1981 and was at its lowest, 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2012.
That places Iceland 35th out of 45 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1971 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 50,814 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +33.5% |
| 1979 | 47,626 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 44,439 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 131,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +196.8% |
| 1982 | 50,751 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -61.5% |
| 1983 | 50,814 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 75,752 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +49.1% |
| 1985 | 60,252 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -20.5% |
| 1986 | 63,377 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 63,377 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 57,001 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.1% |
| 1989 | 60,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 60,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 53,751 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.6% |
| 1992 | 60,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 60,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 79,002 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +31.4% |
| 1995 | 34,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -55.9% |
| 1996 | 47,439 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +36.3% |
| 1997 | 31,626 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 22,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -30.0% |
| 1999 | 19,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 15,875 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -17.0% |
| 2001 | 22,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +39.4% |
| 2002 | 15,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -28.5% |
| 2003 | 19,000 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 19,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 19,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 50,626 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +164.7% |
| 2007 | 59,688 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 53,939 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 31,626 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -41.4% |
| 2010 | 34,876 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.3% |
| 2011 | 19,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -45.2% |
| 2012 | 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 15,875 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +24.5% |
| 2014 | 19,000 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.7% |
| 2015 | 25,501 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +34.2% |
| 2016 | 27,724 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 31,541 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 43,227 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +37.0% |
| 2019 | 52,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +22.5% |
| 2020 | 24,972 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -52.8% |
| 2021 | 17,478 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -30.0% |
| 2022 | 24,490 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +40.1% |
| 2023 | 22,356 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40,295 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 38,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 50,814 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1980s | 65,776 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 44,439 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 131,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,820 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 19,126 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 79,002 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,694 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 15,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 59,688 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,256 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 52,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,324 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 17,478 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 24,972 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 32 Colombia 67,791 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
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- 34 Malta 59,990 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 36 Estonia 18,375 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 37 Lithuania 12,146 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 38 Hungary 12,073 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Iceland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 16.80 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 462.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 352.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 12.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 92.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.3504 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 92.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Iceland?
- Greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Iceland was 22,356 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 131,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1981.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2012.
- How does Iceland rank for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic?
- Iceland ranks 35th out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic shipping. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides indicators on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in large (TL2) and small (TL3) regions. Data definition and source GHG are estimated by sector of origin at the subnational level using the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) (Joint Research Centre). See the methodology. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Local Data Portal OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.