Iceland, with a population of 361,313 and an urban population of 339,110, accounting for approximately 93.85% of the total, has produced 3,374,964 tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emission of 9.11 tons, indicating that each person generates around 9 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is useful to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In the case of Iceland, the Carbon Intensity of GDP is 0.14 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
This figure is lower than that of both the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), suggesting that Iceland’s economic activity has a relatively lower carbon footprint.
Iceland Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Iceland?
In 2022, Iceland’s total CO2 emissions reached 3,374,964 metric tons. The primary sources of these emissions were coal, accounting for 667,573 metric tons, and oil, with 2,526,131 metric tons.
Gas contributed 200 metric tons, while cement made no significant contribution.
Flaring accounted for 174,873 metric tons.
These figures highlight the correlation between Iceland’s GDP and its carbon emissions, emphasizing the significance of coal and oil in the country’s economy and CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Iceland accounts?
Iceland is the 145th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 0.009% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Iceland, carbon usage resulted in the production of 667,573 tons of CO2, accounting for 19.78% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Iceland
In Iceland, gas usage resulted in the production of 200 tons of CO2, accounting for 0.006% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Iceland
In Iceland, flaring usage resulted in the production of 174,873 tons of CO2, accounting for 0.102% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Iceland
In Iceland, oil usage resulted in the production of 2,526,131 tons of CO2, accounting for 74.85% of the total CO2 emissions.
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