Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland
Ireland: Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was 21.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland stood at 21.6%.
That represents a change of up 27.3% on the previous year and up 19.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland peaked at 48.4% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 8.1%, in 1996.
That places Ireland 61st out of 120 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.
Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14.3% | — |
| 1991 | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 13.6% | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 10.7% | -21.4% |
| 1994 | 10.1% | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 9.0% | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 8.1% | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 13.8% | +69.9% |
| 1998 | 20.1% | +45.3% |
| 1999 | 39.4% | +95.9% |
| 2000 | 19.5% | -50.4% |
| 2001 | 17.7% | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 22.8% | +28.3% |
| 2003 | 41.9% | +83.9% |
| 2004 | 38.9% | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 44.4% | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 48.4% | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 47.7% | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 35.1% | -26.5% |
| 2009 | 18.4% | -47.5% |
| 2010 | 13.2% | -28.3% |
| 2011 | 18.8% | +42.4% |
| 2012 | 18.4% | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 18.1% | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 21.4% | +18.3% |
| 2015 | 13.1% | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 11.2% | -14.9% |
| 2017 | 16.9% | +51.6% |
| 2018 | 19.0% | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 24.3% | +27.6% |
| 2020 | 13.5% | -44.3% |
| 2021 | 12.1% | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 17.0% | +40.7% |
| 2023 | 21.6% | +27.3% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 21.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 27.2%, 79% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 21.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.6%, 78% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.3% | 8.1% | 39.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.5% | 17.7% | 48.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.4% | 11.2% | 24.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.1% | 12.1% | 21.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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 share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland?
- Share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Ireland was 21.6% in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 48.4% in 2006.
- What is the lowest share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1% in 1996.
- How does Ireland rank for share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Ireland ranks 61st out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured as a percentage of emissions of CO₂.