Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power in Iceland
Iceland: Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power was 2,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions from power in Iceland, 1970–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Iceland is 2,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 55.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Iceland peaked at 60,173 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1,774 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2020.
Iceland ranks 47th of 47 countries on this measure, 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 power in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 28,503 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1971 | 31,670 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 34,837 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 60,173 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +72.7% |
| 1974 | 57,006 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 60,173 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 44,338 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -26.3% |
| 1977 | 44,338 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 38,004 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -14.3% |
| 1979 | 38,004 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 31,670 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -16.7% |
| 1981 | 37,821 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 15,652 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -58.6% |
| 1983 | 9,440 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -39.7% |
| 1984 | 6,273 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -33.5% |
| 1985 | 6,273 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 6,273 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 6,273 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -49.5% |
| 1989 | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3,710 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +17.2% |
| 1994 | 3,710 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,116 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +172.6% |
| 1996 | 7,134 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -29.5% |
| 1997 | 7,134 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 22,663 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +217.7% |
| 1999 | 35,102 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +54.9% |
| 2000 | 4,045 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -88.5% |
| 2001 | 4,045 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,045 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4,081 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 4,088 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 4,035 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 4,618 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +14.5% |
| 2007 | 8,551 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +85.1% |
| 2008 | 4,873 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -43.0% |
| 2009 | 4,760 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 4,788 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 4,490 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 4,489 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,494 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +44.6% |
| 2014 | 6,334 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 6,334 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 6,334 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1,986 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -68.6% |
| 2018 | 1,786 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 4,950 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +177.1% |
| 2020 | 1,774 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -64.2% |
| 2021 | 2,562 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +44.5% |
| 2022 | 3,062 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 2,877 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43,705 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 28,503 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 60,173 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,601 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 37,821 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,907 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3,167 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 35,102 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,714 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4,035 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 8,551 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,799 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1,786 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 6,494 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,569 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1,774 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3,062 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 44 Malta 737,634 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 45 Luxembourg 203,164 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 46 Costa Rica 9,219 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Iceland
- 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)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 92.72 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Iceland?
- Greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power in Iceland was 2,877 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 power recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 60,173 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1973.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,774 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020.
- How does Iceland rank for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power?
- Iceland ranks 47th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions from power rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.7%. 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 power generation. 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.