How does Iceland rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Iceland ranked #117 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Iceland: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Iceland: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, Iceland's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.56.

That's up 3.7% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . Iceland ranks #117 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 0.73; 2005
Trough: 0.54; 2020
1-year change: +3.7%
5-year change: +4.0%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: -10.4%; -1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	0.5620
2023	0.5419
2022	0.5705
2021	0.6013
2020	0.5370
2019	0.5404
2018	0.5767
2017	0.5591
2016	0.5615
2015	0.6839

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Iceland's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Iceland's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.56, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Iceland's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 3.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iceland rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Iceland ranked #117 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Iceland's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so Iceland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.BU.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.