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

Latest (2023)
296,920 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
25th
of 45 countries
All-time high
371,698 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2021
All-time low
0 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic in Ireland, 1970–2023

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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

Annual values for Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic shipping in Ireland, 1970 to 2023.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 22 Denmark 397,406 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  2. 23 Belgium 378,504 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  3. 24 Finland 312,365 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  4. 26 Sweden 283,532 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  5. 27 Portugal 239,599 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
  6. 28 Croatia 146,442 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare

See the full ranking of 48 places →

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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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Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from domestic shipping
Unit
Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
48 places, 2,592 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

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