Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Ireland
Ireland: Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic was 296,920 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Ireland, 1970–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 296,920 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Ireland peaked at 371,698 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 1970.
That places Ireland 25th out of 45 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1971 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1972 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1973 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1974 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1975 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1976 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1977 | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1978 | 9,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1979 | 9,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +33.3% |
| 1981 | 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 12,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 6,375 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -50.0% |
| 1984 | 6,375 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 15,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +150.0% |
| 1986 | 15,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 15,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 15,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 15,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 84,814 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +432.2% |
| 1991 | 81,689 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 91,127 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.6% |
| 1993 | 91,127 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 103,627 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 91,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -12.1% |
| 1996 | 103,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 107,002 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 116,565 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 129,252 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 151,169 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 151,215 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 160,631 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 173,177 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 225,308 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 209,485 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 329,797 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +57.4% |
| 2007 | 277,530 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.8% |
| 2008 | 272,189 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 267,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 261,352 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 235,131 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.0% |
| 2012 | 244,936 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 240,949 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 270,265 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 220,332 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -18.5% |
| 2016 | 264,774 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +20.2% |
| 2017 | 233,794 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -11.7% |
| 2018 | 258,587 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 275,404 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 336,804 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +22.3% |
| 2021 | 371,698 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.4% |
| 2022 | 313,578 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.6% |
| 2023 | 296,920 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,913 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 9,563 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,069 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 6,375 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 15,938 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 100,014 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 81,689 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 129,252 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 221,751 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 151,169 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 329,797 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 250,552 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 220,332 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 275,404 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 329,750 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 296,920 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 371,698 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 22 Denmark 397,406 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 23 Belgium 378,504 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 24 Finland 312,365 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 26 Sweden 283,532 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 27 Portugal 239,599 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 28 Croatia 146,442 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 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 greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Ireland?
- Greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic in Ireland was 296,920 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 371,698 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2021.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1970.
- How does Ireland rank for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from domestic rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.