Ireland vs Spain: Average CO2 emissions per km from new passenger cars

Ireland
106.7
in 2024
Spain
117.6
in 2024
Ireland rank
16th
Spain rank
13th

Average CO2 emissions per km from new passenger cars over time

  • Ireland
  • Spain
050100150200020122024

How they compare

Spain currently reports 117.6 against 106.7 in Ireland, a difference of 10.9.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 16th and Spain ranks 13th of 28 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 162.24 153.92 8.32 Ireland
2010s 126.1 130.06 3.96 Spain
2020s 108.74 123.62 14.88 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average co2 emissions per km from new passenger cars, Ireland or Spain?
Spain, at 117.6 against 106.7 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in average co2 emissions per km from new passenger cars between Ireland and Spain?
10.9, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Spain?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Spain rank globally for average co2 emissions per km from new passenger cars?
Ireland ranks 16th and Spain ranks 13th of 28 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Average CO2 emissions per km from new passenger cars. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Average CO2 emissions per km from new passenger cars
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
29 places, 631 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed