Air pollutants by source sector in Iceland
Iceland: Air pollutants by source sector was 3 Tonne in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3 Tonne
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
39th
of 40 countries
All-time high
10 Tonne
in 2003
All-time low
1 Tonne
in 2013
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Iceland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 3 Tonne for air pollutants by source sector in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Iceland peaked at 10 Tonne in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1 Tonne, in 2013.
Iceland ranks 39th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air pollutants by source sector in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 3 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 5 Tonne | +66.7% |
| 1994 | 5 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 6 Tonne | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 6 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 5 Tonne | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 5 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 5 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 5 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 9 Tonne | +80.0% |
| 2003 | 10 Tonne | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 8 Tonne | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 10 Tonne | +25.0% |
| 2006 | 10 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9 Tonne | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 7 Tonne | -22.2% |
| 2010 | 6 Tonne | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 5 Tonne | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 5 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1 Tonne | -80.0% |
| 2014 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2 Tonne | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3 Tonne | +50.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 3 Tonne is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 0% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 3 Tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.6 Tonne | 3 Tonne | 6 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.3 Tonne | 5 Tonne | 10 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3 Tonne | 1 Tonne | 6 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8 Tonne | 1 Tonne | 3 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 36 Luxembourg 400 Tonne compare
- 37 Cyprus 310 Tonne compare
- 38 Malta 30 Tonne compare
- 40 Liechtenstein 1 Tonne compare
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Iceland?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Iceland was 3 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 10 Tonne in 2003.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Tonne in 2013.
- How does Iceland rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Iceland ranks 39th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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