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Power sector CO2 emissions in Ireland

Ireland: 33.3 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), −0.8% on 2023.

  • 33.3 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • −0.8% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

Fossil CO2 emissions in Ireland

Fig 1 · D35 · Ireland Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

Ireland, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 32.9 million tonnes to 48.2 million tonnes. Latest value 33.3 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 10 20 30 40 50 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 33.3
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 32.9 million tonnes to 48.2 million tonnes. Latest value 33.3 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 33.3
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 32.9 million tonnes to 48.2 million tonnes. Latest value 33.3 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 20 40 60 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 33.3
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 32.9 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 33.7 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 33.5 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 33.7 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 34.8 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 35.9 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 37.5 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 38.8 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 40.7 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 42.4 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 45.2 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 47.6 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 46.1 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 45.7 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 46.2 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 48.2 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 47.6 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 47.7 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 47.4 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 42.2 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 41.8 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 38.1 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 38.2 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 37.3 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 36.8 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 38.7 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 40.4 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 39 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 38.9 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 37.2 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 35.1 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 37.5 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 36.7 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 33.6 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 33.3 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 33.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 33.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 36.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 37.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 35.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 37.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 38.9 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 39 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 40.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 38.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 36.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 37.3 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 38.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 38.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 41.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 42.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 47.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 47.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 47.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 48.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 46.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 45.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 46.1 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 47.6 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 45.2 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 42.4 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 40.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 38.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 37.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 35.9 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 34.8 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 33.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 33.5 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 33.7 million tonnes estimate GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 32.9 million tonnes estimate GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for Ireland?

Ireland: 33.3 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, −0.8% on 2023.

Where does the Ireland data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in Ireland [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/ireland

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