Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 226.62 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
226.62 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 167.1%
World rank
25th
of 214 countries
All-time high
800 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-800 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
71
1953–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands, 1953–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Faroe Islands recorded 226.62 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 167.1% on the previous year and up 217.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands peaked at 800 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -800 % change on previous year, in 1972.
That places Faroe Islands 25th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | -125 % change on previous year | -225.0% |
| 1955 | 400 % change on previous year | -420.0% |
| 1956 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1957 | -225 % change on previous year | +575.0% |
| 1958 | 220 % change on previous year | -197.8% |
| 1959 | -183.33 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1960 | -120 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1961 | 236.36 % change on previous year | -297.0% |
| 1962 | -93.33 % change on previous year | -139.5% |
| 1963 | 100 % change on previous year | -207.1% |
| 1964 | -150 % change on previous year | -250.0% |
| 1965 | 500 % change on previous year | -433.3% |
| 1966 | -75 % change on previous year | -115.0% |
| 1967 | 700 % change on previous year | -1033.3% |
| 1968 | -50 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1969 | 100 % change on previous year | -300.0% |
| 1970 | 50 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 1971 | -91.67 % change on previous year | -283.3% |
| 1972 | -800 % change on previous year | +772.7% |
| 1973 | 171.43 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 1974 | 160 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1976 | -138.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 520 % change on previous year | -475.6% |
| 1978 | -109.52 % change on previous year | -121.1% |
| 1980 | -172.73 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 1981 | 131.25 % change on previous year | -176.0% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 60 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -62.5 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 1985 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 1986 | -240 % change on previous year | -460.0% |
| 1987 | 128.57 % change on previous year | -153.6% |
| 1988 | 300 % change on previous year | +133.3% |
| 1989 | 75 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 1990 | 142.86 % change on previous year | +90.5% |
| 1991 | -135.29 % change on previous year | -194.7% |
| 1992 | 75 % change on previous year | -155.4% |
| 1993 | -500 % change on previous year | -766.7% |
| 1994 | 88.89 % change on previous year | -117.8% |
| 1995 | 50 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1996 | 800 % change on previous year | +1500.0% |
| 1997 | -142.86 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 1998 | 433.33 % change on previous year | -403.3% |
| 1999 | -70 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 2000 | 400 % change on previous year | -671.4% |
| 2001 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2002 | -145 % change on previous year | -535.0% |
| 2003 | 111.11 % change on previous year | -176.6% |
| 2004 | 300 % change on previous year | +170.0% |
| 2005 | -275 % change on previous year | -191.7% |
| 2006 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2007 | 133.33 % change on previous year | -286.7% |
| 2008 | -500 % change on previous year | -475.0% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 187.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -221.43 % change on previous year | -218.1% |
| 2012 | 147.06 % change on previous year | -166.4% |
| 2013 | 87.5 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 2014 | -193.33 % change on previous year | -321.0% |
| 2015 | 121.43 % change on previous year | -162.8% |
| 2016 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2017 | 320 % change on previous year | +380.0% |
| 2018 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 2019 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2020 | 25 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2021 | 40 % change on previous year | +60.0% |
| 2022 | -338.51 % change on previous year | -946.3% |
| 2023 | 84.86 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 2024 | 226.62 % change on previous year | +167.1% |
Faroe Islands compared with similar countries
- Faroe Islands's 226.62 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.18 % change on previous year, 4.9× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Faroe Islands's 226.62 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76.23 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21.9 % change on previous year | -225 % change on previous year | 400 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1960s | 114.8 % change on previous year | -150 % change on previous year | 700 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -26.47 % change on previous year | -800 % change on previous year | 520 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 28.63 % change on previous year | -240 % change on previous year | 300 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.19 % change on previous year | -500 % change on previous year | 800 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.37 % change on previous year | -500 % change on previous year | 400 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.06 % change on previous year | -221.43 % change on previous year | 320 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.59 % change on previous year | -338.51 % change on previous year | 226.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Faroe Islands
- 22 Botswana 244.77 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Lesotho 235.39 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Peru 226.72 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Congo 224.77 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Andorra 223.63 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Togo 222.05 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Faroe Islands
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 416,623 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 32.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 8.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 23.93 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0324 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.8547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0087 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 2.31 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Faroe Islands was 226.62 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 800 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -800 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does Faroe Islands rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Faroe Islands ranks 25th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Faroe Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.