Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland
Iceland: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was 429.54 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
429.54 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 334.0%
World rank
5th
of 214 countries
All-time high
918.46 % change on previous year
in 1999
All-time low
-982.59 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
78
1942–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland, 1942–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 429.54 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 334.0% on the previous year and up 234.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland peaked at 918.46 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -982.59 % change on previous year, in 1975.
That places Iceland 5th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 297.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 36.38 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1944 | -155.06 % change on previous year | -526.2% |
| 1945 | -8.75 % change on previous year | -94.4% |
| 1946 | 475.2 % change on previous year | -5531.7% |
| 1947 | 15.9 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 1948 | 35.84 % change on previous year | +125.4% |
| 1949 | -82.72 % change on previous year | -330.8% |
| 1950 | -112.84 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 1952 | 238.46 % change on previous year | -311.3% |
| 1953 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 1954 | -197.37 % change on previous year | -3652.6% |
| 1955 | 197.3 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1956 | -72.22 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 1957 | -60 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1958 | 774.19 % change on previous year | -1390.3% |
| 1959 | 14.23 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 1960 | -117.5 % change on previous year | -925.8% |
| 1961 | -372 % change on previous year | +216.6% |
| 1962 | 187.8 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 1963 | 0.0829 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1964 | -96.61 % change on previous year | -116652.3% |
| 1966 | 12.47 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 1967 | -151.87 % change on previous year | -1318.3% |
| 1968 | 392.97 % change on previous year | -358.8% |
| 1969 | -319.4 % change on previous year | -181.3% |
| 1970 | 137.79 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 1971 | -32.66 % change on previous year | -123.7% |
| 1972 | -87.34 % change on previous year | +167.4% |
| 1974 | -104.32 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1975 | -982.59 % change on previous year | +841.9% |
| 1976 | 170.27 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 1977 | 129.22 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 1978 | -90.97 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
| 1979 | 242.02 % change on previous year | -366.0% |
| 1980 | -294.88 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 1981 | 6.05 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1982 | -35.4 % change on previous year | -685.3% |
| 1983 | 66.71 % change on previous year | -288.4% |
| 1984 | 620.7 % change on previous year | +830.5% |
| 1985 | -170.02 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 1986 | 184.22 % change on previous year | -208.4% |
| 1987 | -58.86 % change on previous year | -131.9% |
| 1988 | -106.08 % change on previous year | +80.2% |
| 1990 | 488.24 % change on previous year | -560.3% |
| 1991 | -136.53 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 1992 | 222.99 % change on previous year | -263.3% |
| 1993 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 1994 | -133.72 % change on previous year | -4387.1% |
| 1995 | 335.29 % change on previous year | -350.7% |
| 1996 | -54.83 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 1997 | 76.44 % change on previous year | -239.4% |
| 1998 | -79.14 % change on previous year | -203.5% |
| 1999 | 918.46 % change on previous year | -1260.6% |
| 2000 | -54.7 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2001 | -173.8 % change on previous year | +217.7% |
| 2002 | 287.46 % change on previous year | -265.4% |
| 2003 | -105.16 % change on previous year | -136.6% |
| 2005 | -207.46 % change on previous year | +97.3% |
| 2006 | 236.09 % change on previous year | -213.8% |
| 2007 | 90.95 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2008 | -6.7 % change on previous year | -107.4% |
| 2009 | -125.55 % change on previous year | +1774.4% |
| 2010 | -28.1 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2011 | -18.64 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 2012 | 96.49 % change on previous year | -617.8% |
| 2013 | -139.39 % change on previous year | -244.5% |
| 2014 | -320.2 % change on previous year | +129.7% |
| 2015 | 320 % change on previous year | -199.9% |
| 2016 | -149.46 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 2017 | 347.69 % change on previous year | -332.6% |
| 2018 | -53.61 % change on previous year | -115.4% |
| 2019 | -307.17 % change on previous year | +473.0% |
| 2020 | -89.62 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 2021 | 170.99 % change on previous year | -290.8% |
| 2022 | -29.45 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2023 | -183.56 % change on previous year | +523.4% |
| 2024 | 429.54 % change on previous year | -334.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 429.54 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.18 % change on previous year, 9.3× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 429.54 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 76.23 % change on previous year, 5.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | -116652.3% | 0.0829 % change on previous year | -96.61 % change on previous year |
| 1946 | +5531.7% | -8.75 % change on previous year | 475.2 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | -4387.1% | 3.12 % change on previous year | -133.72 % change on previous year |
| 1954 | -3652.6% | 5.56 % change on previous year | -197.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 76.84 % change on previous year | -155.06 % change on previous year | 475.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1950s | 87.48 % change on previous year | -197.37 % change on previous year | 774.19 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -51.56 % change on previous year | -372 % change on previous year | 392.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -68.73 % change on previous year | -982.59 % change on previous year | 242.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 23.6 % change on previous year | -294.88 % change on previous year | 620.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 164.03 % change on previous year | -136.53 % change on previous year | 918.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -6.54 % change on previous year | -207.46 % change on previous year | 287.46 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -25.24 % change on previous year | -320.2 % change on previous year | 347.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.58 % change on previous year | -183.56 % change on previous year | 429.54 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 2 Australia 916.83 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Guyana 842.27 % change on previous year compare
- 4 New Caledonia 559.39 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Nigeria 412.27 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Colombia 380.2 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Cuba 358.11 % change on previous year compare
More climate change data for Iceland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 16.80 million kg (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iceland was 429.54 % 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 918.46 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -982.59 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Iceland rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Iceland ranks 5th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.
Computed from
- Absolute change co2 Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
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.