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Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions

- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year.

Israel Energy & Process GHG EmissionsMillion Tonnes · 2015–2023

72.57067.5652015: 69.502016: 68.602017: 69.202018: 69.502019: 71.30Peak2020: 65.30Trough2021: 66.102022: 70.002023: 68.2020152017201920212023
Source: energyinst.orgLast updated: July 2026

What Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions shows

Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 68.20 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 2.6% on 2022. The Energy & Process GHG Emissions dataset of Israel from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country’s greenhouse gas emission landscape, highlighting emission trends, industrial activities, and energy-related emission patterns over the observed period.

Trend

Broadly stable

Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 69.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 68.20 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−1.9%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 71.30 Million Tonnes in 2019 and the low 65.30 Million Tonnes in 2020.

Volatility

A 8.4% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2020) is 6.00 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −8.4% in 2020.

Structure

Ranks 34 of 36 countries covered

Among the 36 countries in this dataset, Israel ranks 34 for 2023, behind China (12,604 Million Tonnes) and U.S. (5,130 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% of the global total in 2023.

Full series

Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.

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Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions, 2015–2023, Million Tonnes.
YearMillion TonnesChange vs prior year
2023 68.20 −2.6%
2022 70.00 +5.9%
2021 66.10 +1.2%
2020 Trough65.30 −8.4%
2019Peak 71.30 +2.6%
2018 69.50 +0.4%
2017 69.20 +0.9%
2016 68.60 −1.3%
2015 69.50 —

Regional context

How Israel compares in Middle East

Energy & Process GHG Emissions by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Israel is highlighted.

1Saudi Arabia
725.9
2UAE
340.8
3Israel
68.20

Data definition

Inclusions and exclusions

Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.

Inclusions

The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time.

Exclusions

The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.

About this indicator

Energy & Process GHG Emissions — - Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.

Measured in million tonnes, the dataset reflects greenhouse gas emissions generated from energy production, fuel combustion, and industrial process activities, making it an important indicator of environmental performance, industrial activity, energy demand, and progress toward climate objectives.

Israel recorded 69.50 million tonnes of energy and process greenhouse gas emissions in 2015, declining slightly to 68.60 million tonnes in 2016 before increasing to 69.20 million tonnes in 2017. Emissions remained stable at 69.50 million tonnes in 2018 and increased further to 71.30 million tonnes in 2019, the highest level during the review period. In 2020, emissions declined to 65.30 million tonnes as industrial activity and energy demand weakened during the pandemic. Economic recovery contributed to emissions rising modestly to 66.10 million tonnes in 2021 and 70.00 million tonnes in 2022. In 2023, emissions eased to 68.20 million tonnes, remaining close to the long-term average observed across the review period.

Overall, the dataset demonstrates a relatively stable greenhouse gas emission profile with only moderate year-to-year fluctuations. The temporary reduction during 2020 was followed by a gradual recovery, reflecting resilient industrial and energy-sector activity while maintaining comparatively consistent emission levels over the nine-year period.

The dataset provides valuable insights for monitoring national greenhouse gas performance, evaluating industrial and energy-sector emissions, and assessing progress toward climate and decarbonization objectives. It also supports sustainability assessments, environmental planning, regional comparisons, and long-term emission forecasting, enabling policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to evaluate emission reduction strategies, measure policy effectiveness, and strengthen Israel's transition toward a more sustainable, lower-carbon economy.

Indicator
Energy & Process GHG Emissions
Country
Israel
Region
Middle East
Unit
Million Tonnes
Coverage
2015–2023, annual
Category
Energy & Power
Last updated
July 2026
Source
energyinst.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions?

Definition- Energy & Process GHG Emissions refer to the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated from energy-related activities and industrial processes within a given year. The indicator is typically expressed in million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) and combines emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial energy use, and process-related activities into a single measure using global warming potential (GWP) factors. It provides a comprehensive assessment of emissions associated with energy production, energy consumption, and industrial manufacturing, making it a key indicator for evaluating a country's environmental impact, industrial development, and progress toward climate mitigation objectives.

What was Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions in 2023?

Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions was 68.20 Million Tonnes in 2023, down 2.6% on 2022.

How has Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions changed between 2015 and 2023?

Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions moved from 69.50 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 68.20 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−1.9%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 71.30 Million Tonnes in 2019 and the low 65.30 Million Tonnes in 2020.

Which year had the highest and lowest Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions?

The highest value was 71.30 Million Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 65.30 Million Tonnes in 2020.

What does the Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions data include and exclude?

Included: The data includes greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas across all major sectors, including electricity and heat generation, manufacturing, transportation, residential, commercial, and other energy-consuming activities. It also includes emissions from industrial processes that are not directly related to fuel combustion, such as cement production, lime manufacturing, chemical production, metal processing, and other process-related industrial activities. The indicator incorporates major greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and, where applicable, fluorinated gases, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) using internationally recognized global warming potential factors. Data is compiled using standardized international methodologies to ensure consistent reporting and comparability across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), waste management, and other non-energy sectors unless explicitly included within the reporting methodology. It does not account for carbon removals through forests, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), or other negative emission technologies. The indicator excludes indirect emissions embodied in imported goods and services and does not measure sector-specific emission intensity, per capita emissions, or energy efficiency. Variations in national reporting practices, industrial classifications, emission factors, and estimation methodologies may result in minor differences in reported values across countries.

Where does the Israel Energy & Process GHG Emissions data come from?

The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Million Tonnes.

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