Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Iceland
Iceland: Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual was 5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Iceland, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Iceland stood at 5 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 205.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Iceland peaked at 21.88 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -24 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Iceland 27th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Iceland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 10.34 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 1973 | 21.88 % change on previous year | +111.5% |
| 1974 | -7.69 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 1975 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -316.7% |
| 1976 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 18.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1980 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -152.3% |
| 1981 | 6.82 % change on previous year | +193.2% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | -2.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -304.3% |
| 1985 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 1986 | 6.12 % change on previous year | +193.9% |
| 1987 | 11.54 % change on previous year | +88.5% |
| 1988 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1989 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 1990 | 6.56 % change on previous year | -506.6% |
| 1991 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1992 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 1.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -198.5% |
| 1996 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -1013.6% |
| 1997 | -24 % change on previous year | -276.0% |
| 1998 | -8.77 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 1999 | -13.46 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 2000 | -17.78 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2001 | -5.41 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2002 | -8.57 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 2003 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2004 | -6.67 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2005 | -7.14 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 11.54 % change on previous year | -261.5% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -10.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -7.69 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2010 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2011 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -204.3% |
| 2012 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2013 | -4 % change on previous year | -196.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 4.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | -4 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 2024 | 5 % change on previous year | -205.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +1013.6% | -1.49 % change on previous year | 13.64 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.89 % change on previous year | -9.52 % change on previous year | 21.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 3.64 % change on previous year | -2.13 % change on previous year | 11.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.43 % change on previous year | -24 % change on previous year | 13.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.83 % change on previous year | -17.78 % change on previous year | 11.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0514 % change on previous year | -4.17 % change on previous year | 4.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.29 % change on previous year | -16.67 % change on previous year | 5 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 24 Laos 5.19 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Sri Lanka 5.16 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Papua New Guinea 5.05 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Chile 4.99 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Libya 4.99 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Mongolia 4.96 % change on previous year compare
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- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 3.89 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.587 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.47 °C (2025)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -4.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Iceland?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Iceland was 5 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 21.88 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was -24 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Iceland rank for methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual?
- Iceland ranks 27th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), 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 Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
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 Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.