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Share of global CO₂ emissions and population in Iceland

Iceland: Share of global CO₂ emissions and population was 0.0% in 2100. ▼ Falling

Latest (2100)
0.0%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
181st
of 239 countries
All-time high
0.0%
in 1100
All-time low
0.0%
in 2100
Years of data
318
1000–2100

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population in Iceland, 1000–2100

0.0050.010.0150.02100015502100

Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2100, share of global co₂ emissions and population in Iceland stood at 0.0%. That is the lowest value across all 318 years on record.

The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of global co₂ emissions and population in Iceland peaked at 0.0% in 1100 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2100.

That places Iceland 181st out of 239 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 318 years of available data.

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population in Iceland, year by year

Year % Change
1000 0.0% —
1100 0.0% +13.8%
1200 0.0% -10.5%
1300 0.0% -2.5%
1400 0.0% -11.6%
1500 0.0% -12.1%
1600 0.0% -18.8%
1700 0.0% -14.1%
1710 0.0% -1.7%
1720 0.0% -2.7%
1730 0.0% -1.4%
1740 0.0% -2.5%
1750 0.0% -4.9%
1760 0.0% -2.5%
1770 0.0% -2.9%
1780 0.0% -6.2%
1790 0.0% -2.4%
1800 0.0% -0.9%
1801 0.0% -0.3%
1802 0.0% -0.3%
1803 0.0% -0.3%
1804 0.0% -0.3%
1805 0.0% -0.4%
1806 0.0% -0.4%
1807 0.0% -0.4%
1808 0.0% -0.4%
1809 0.0% -0.4%
1810 0.0% -0.5%
1811 0.0% -0.5%
1812 0.0% -0.6%
1813 0.0% -0.6%
1814 0.0% -0.7%
1815 0.0% -0.7%
1816 0.0% -0.7%
1817 0.0% -0.7%
1818 0.0% -0.7%
1819 0.0% -0.8%
1820 0.0% -0.8%
1821 0.0% -0.9%
1822 0.0% -0.9%
1823 0.0% -1.0%
1824 0.0% -1.0%
1825 0.0% -1.0%
1826 0.0% -1.0%
1827 0.0% -1.0%
1828 0.0% -1.0%
1829 0.0% -1.0%
1830 0.0% -1.0%
1831 0.0% -0.9%
1832 0.0% -0.9%
1833 0.0% -0.8%
1834 0.0% -0.8%
1835 0.0% -0.8%
1836 0.0% -0.8%
1837 0.0% -0.8%
1838 0.0% -0.8%
1839 0.0% -0.7%
1840 0.0% -0.6%
1841 0.0% -0.4%
1842 0.0% -0.3%
1843 0.0% -0.1%
1844 0.0% -0.1%
1845 0.0% -0.1%
1846 0.0% -0.1%
1847 0.0% -0.1%
1848 0.0% -0.1%
1849 0.0% +0.1%
1850 0.0% +0.4%
1851 0.0% +0.7%
1852 0.0% +0.9%
1853 0.0% +1.1%
1854 0.0% +1.1%
1855 0.0% +1.1%
1856 0.0% +1.1%
1857 0.0% +1.1%
1858 0.0% +1.1%
1859 0.0% +0.9%
1860 0.0% +0.7%
1861 0.0% +0.5%
1862 0.0% +0.3%
1863 0.0% +0.1%
1864 0.0% +0.1%
1865 0.0% +0.1%
1866 0.0% +0.1%
1867 0.0% +0.1%
1868 0.0% +0.1%
1869 0.0% +0.0%
1870 0.0% -0.0%
1871 0.0% -0.1%
1872 0.0% -0.2%
1873 0.0% -0.3%
1874 0.0% -0.3%
1875 0.0% -0.3%
1876 0.0% -0.3%
1877 0.0% -0.3%
1878 0.0% -0.3%
1879 0.0% -0.4%
1880 0.0% -0.5%
1881 0.0% -0.6%
1882 0.0% -0.8%
1883 0.0% -0.9%
1884 0.0% -0.9%
1885 0.0% -0.9%
1886 0.0% -0.9%
1887 0.0% -0.9%
1888 0.0% -0.9%
1889 0.0% -0.7%
1890 0.0% -0.4%
1891 0.0% -0.2%
1892 0.0% +0.1%
1893 0.0% +0.3%
1894 0.0% +0.3%
1895 0.0% +0.3%
1896 0.0% +0.3%
1897 0.0% +0.3%
1898 0.0% +0.3%
1899 0.0% +0.3%
1900 0.0% +0.3%
1901 0.0% +0.3%
1902 0.0% +0.3%
1903 0.0% +0.4%
1904 0.0% +0.4%
1905 0.0% +0.4%
1906 0.0% +0.4%
1907 0.0% +0.3%
1908 0.0% +0.3%
1909 0.0% +0.4%
1910 0.0% +0.4%
1911 0.0% +0.4%
1912 0.0% +0.4%
1913 0.0% +0.4%
1914 0.0% +0.4%
1915 0.0% +0.4%
1916 0.0% +0.4%
1917 0.0% +0.4%
1918 0.0% +0.4%
1919 0.0% +0.3%
1920 0.0% +0.3%
1921 0.0% +0.3%
1922 0.0% +0.2%
1923 0.0% +0.2%
1924 0.0% +0.2%
1925 0.0% +0.2%
1926 0.0% +0.2%
1927 0.0% +0.2%
1928 0.0% +0.2%
1929 0.0% +0.1%
1930 0.0% +0.1%
1931 0.0% +0.1%
1932 0.0% +0.0%
1933 0.0% +0.0%
1934 0.0% +0.0%
1935 0.0% +0.0%
1936 0.0% +0.0%
1937 0.0% +0.0%
1938 0.0% -0.0%
1939 0.0% +0.2%
1940 0.0% +0.4%
1941 0.0% +0.6%
1942 0.0% +0.7%
1943 0.0% +0.9%
1944 0.0% +0.9%
1945 0.0% +0.9%
1946 0.0% +0.9%
1947 0.0% +0.9%
1948 0.0% +0.8%
1949 0.0% +0.7%
1950 0.0% +0.8%
1951 0.0% +0.2%
1952 0.0% -0.2%
1953 0.0% +0.1%
1954 0.0% +0.4%
1955 0.0% +0.2%
1956 0.0% +0.1%
1957 0.0% +0.2%
1958 0.0% +0.2%
1959 0.0% +0.2%
1960 0.0% +0.4%
1961 0.0% +0.3%
1962 0.0% -0.0%
1963 0.0% -0.4%
1964 0.0% -0.4%
1965 0.0% -0.4%
1966 0.0% -0.4%
1967 0.0% -0.4%
1968 0.0% -0.7%
1969 0.0% -1.1%
1970 0.0% -1.5%
1971 0.0% -1.2%
1972 0.0% -0.5%
1973 0.0% -0.4%
1974 0.0% -0.6%
1975 0.0% -0.6%
1976 0.0% -0.8%
1977 0.0% -1.0%
1978 0.0% -1.0%
1979 0.0% -0.8%
1980 0.0% -0.7%
1981 0.0% -0.7%
1982 0.0% -0.5%
1983 0.0% -0.5%
1984 0.0% -0.7%
1985 0.0% -1.0%
1986 0.0% -1.1%
1987 0.0% -0.7%
1988 0.0% -0.2%
1989 0.0% -0.5%
1990 0.0% -1.0%
1991 0.0% -0.5%
1992 0.0% -0.3%
1993 0.0% -0.5%
1994 0.0% -0.6%
1995 0.0% -0.9%
1996 0.0% -0.9%
1997 0.0% -0.6%
1998 0.0% -0.3%
1999 0.0% -0.1%
2000 0.0% +0.0%
2001 0.0% -0.0%
2002 0.0% -0.4%
2003 0.0% -0.6%
2004 0.0% -0.4%
2005 0.0% +0.3%
2006 0.0% +1.1%
2007 0.0% +1.3%
2008 0.0% +0.6%
2009 0.0% -0.9%
2010 0.0% -1.4%
2011 0.0% -1.0%
2012 0.0% -0.7%
2013 0.0% -0.3%
2014 0.0% -0.1%
2015 0.0% -0.2%
2016 0.0% +0.2%
2017 0.0% +1.2%
2018 0.0% +1.6%
2019 0.0% +1.2%
2020 0.0% +0.7%
2021 0.0% +0.8%
2022 0.0% +1.2%
2023 0.0% +1.0%
2024 0.0% +0.6%
2025 0.0% +0.4%
2026 0.0% +0.2%
2027 0.0% +0.0%
2028 0.0% -0.0%
2029 0.0% -0.1%
2030 0.0% -0.2%
2031 0.0% -0.2%
2032 0.0% -0.3%
2033 0.0% -0.3%
2034 0.0% -0.3%
2035 0.0% -0.3%
2036 0.0% -0.3%
2037 0.0% -0.4%
2038 0.0% -0.4%
2039 0.0% -0.4%
2040 0.0% -0.4%
2041 0.0% -0.4%
2042 0.0% -0.4%
2043 0.0% -0.4%
2044 0.0% -0.4%
2045 0.0% -0.4%
2046 0.0% -0.5%
2047 0.0% -0.5%
2048 0.0% -0.4%
2049 0.0% -0.4%
2050 0.0% -0.4%
2051 0.0% -0.4%
2052 0.0% -0.4%
2053 0.0% -0.4%
2054 0.0% -0.4%
2055 0.0% -0.4%
2056 0.0% -0.4%
2057 0.0% -0.4%
2058 0.0% -0.4%
2059 0.0% -0.4%
2060 0.0% -0.4%
2061 0.0% -0.4%
2062 0.0% -0.4%
2063 0.0% -0.4%
2064 0.0% -0.4%
2065 0.0% -0.4%
2066 0.0% -0.4%
2067 0.0% -0.4%
2068 0.0% -0.4%
2069 0.0% -0.4%
2070 0.0% -0.4%
2071 0.0% -0.5%
2072 0.0% -0.5%
2073 0.0% -0.5%
2074 0.0% -0.5%
2075 0.0% -0.5%
2076 0.0% -0.5%
2077 0.0% -0.5%
2078 0.0% -0.5%
2079 0.0% -0.5%
2080 0.0% -0.5%
2081 0.0% -0.5%
2082 0.0% -0.5%
2083 0.0% -0.5%
2084 0.0% -0.5%
2085 0.0% -0.5%
2086 0.0% -0.5%
2087 0.0% -0.5%
2088 0.0% -0.5%
2089 0.0% -0.5%
2090 0.0% -0.5%
2091 0.0% -0.5%
2092 0.0% -0.5%
2093 0.0% -0.5%
2094 0.0% -0.4%
2095 0.0% -0.4%
2096 0.0% -0.4%
2097 0.0% -0.4%
2098 0.0% -0.4%
2099 0.0% -0.4%
2100 0.0% -0.4%

Iceland compared with similar countries

  • Iceland's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0%, 17% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • Iceland's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0%, 7% of the median. (56 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1100s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1200s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1300s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1400s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1500s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1600s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1700s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1710s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1720s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1730s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1740s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1750s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1760s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1770s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1780s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1790s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1
1800s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1810s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1820s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1830s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1840s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1850s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1860s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1870s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1880s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1890s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1900s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1910s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1920s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1930s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1940s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1950s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1960s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1980s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2030s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2040s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2050s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2060s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2070s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2080s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2090s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2100s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1

Countries ranked near Iceland

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  2. 179 Bahamas 0.0% compare
  3. 180 Samoa 0.0% compare
  4. 182 Malta 0.0% compare
  5. 183 New Caledonia 0.0% compare
  6. 184 Macao 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of global co₂ emissions and population in Iceland?
Share of global co₂ emissions and population in Iceland was 0.0% in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of global co₂ emissions and population recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 1100.
What is the lowest share of global co₂ emissions and population recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2100.
How does Iceland rank for share of global co₂ emissions and population?
Iceland ranks 181st out of 239 countries with data for 2100.
Is share of global co₂ emissions and population rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of global CO₂ emissions and population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Share of global CO₂ emissions and population
Unit
%
Source
HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
239 places, 69,170 data points, 1000–2100
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