CO2 Emissions per Capita: Iceland
Iceland's co2 emissions per capita is currently 8.52 metric tons as of 2024. # Iceland CO2 Emissions per Capita Iceland's per capita CO2 emissions reached 8.
Current (2024)
8.52 metric tons
+2.0% y/y
Peak (1973)
12.16 metric tons
Low (2023)
8.349 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Iceland
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Iceland
Analysis# Iceland CO2 Emissions per Capita
Iceland's per capita CO2 emissions reached 8.52 metric tons in 2024, reflecting a substantial decline from its 1973 peak of 12.16 metric tons. Over the full 1970–2024 period, emissions have fallen 9.9%, positioning the country well below its historical maximum. The 2023 low of 8.349 metric tons represents the cleanest year on record, though 2024 saw a marginal uptick.
The most dramatic reductions occurred between 2015 and 2020, when emissions dropped from 10.97 to 8.382 metric tons—a shift driven by increased renewable energy adoption and improved energy efficiency. Since 2020, emissions have stabilized in the 8.3–8.5 range, suggesting Iceland has plateaued near its current sustainable level rather than continuing downward momentum. This stabilization indicates that further reductions will likely require new policy interventions or technological shifts.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.52 metric tons | +2.05% |
| 2023 | 8.349 metric tons | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 8.48 metric tons | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 8.493 metric tons | +1.32% |
| 2020 | 8.382 metric tons | -4.87% |
| 2019 | 8.811 metric tons | -5.67% |
| 2018 | 9.341 metric tons | -3.67% |
| 2017 | 9.697 metric tons | +2.32% |
| 2016 | 9.477 metric tons | -13.61% |
| 2015 | 10.97 metric tons | +3.69% |
| 2014 | 10.58 metric tons | -7.69% |
| 2013 | 11.461 metric tons | +0.84% |
| 2012 | 11.366 metric tons | +0.61% |
| 2011 | 11.297 metric tons | -3.84% |
| 2010 | 11.748 metric tons | -2.24% |
| 2009 | 12.017 metric tons | +0.92% |
| 2008 | 11.908 metric tons | +6.76% |
| 2007 | 11.154 metric tons | +4.53% |
| 2006 | 10.671 metric tons | +1.25% |
| 2005 | 10.539 metric tons | -3.07% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10.873 metric tons | +1.55% |
| 2003 | 10.707 metric tons | -1.61% |
| 2002 | 10.882 metric tons | +4.85% |
| 2001 | 10.379 metric tons | +2.33% |
| 2000 | 10.143 metric tons | +2.64% |
| 1999 | 9.882 metric tons | +0.00% |
| 1998 | 9.882 metric tons | +2.08% |
| 1997 | 9.681 metric tons | -3.88% |
| 1996 | 10.072 metric tons | +10.39% |
| 1995 | 9.124 metric tons | -3.71% |
| 1994 | 9.476 metric tons | +3.82% |
| 1993 | 9.127 metric tons | +3.33% |
| 1992 | 8.833 metric tons | -0.63% |
| 1991 | 8.889 metric tons | -3.18% |
| 1990 | 9.181 metric tons | +0.97% |
| 1989 | 9.093 metric tons | -1.23% |
| 1988 | 9.206 metric tons | +3.91% |
| 1987 | 8.86 metric tons | +0.67% |
| 1986 | 8.801 metric tons | -0.40% |
| 1985 | 8.836 metric tons | -5.69% |
| 1984 | 9.369 metric tons | +9.95% |
| 1983 | 8.521 metric tons | +0.76% |
| 1982 | 8.457 metric tons | -16.54% |
| 1981 | 10.133 metric tons | -4.90% |
| 1980 | 10.655 metric tons | -8.41% |
| 1979 | 11.634 metric tons | +2.42% |
| 1978 | 11.359 metric tons | +2.25% |
| 1977 | 11.109 metric tons | +2.14% |
| 1976 | 10.876 metric tons | -0.05% |
| 1975 | 10.881 metric tons | -7.33% |
| 1974 | 11.742 metric tons | -3.44% |
| 1973 | 12.16 metric tons | +13.27% |
| 1972 | 10.735 metric tons | +8.90% |
| 1971 | 9.858 metric tons | +4.24% |
| 1970 | 9.457 metric tons | — |
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