Iceland

EFTA Member • Coordinates: 64.96°N, -19.02°E

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CO2 Emissions

2.20k
kt CO2
Per capita: 5.80 t
Progress: 85%
Target: Carbon neutral by 2040

Renewable Energy

85.00%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 100% by 2040

Floor Sealing

0.5%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050

Waste Management

22.1%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 3.00k kg

Legally Regulated Metrics

CO2 Emissions

Total Emissions
2.20k kt CO2
Per Capita
5.8 t
Year
2026
Progress
85%
Target
Carbon neutral by 2040
Legal Basis
Icelandic Climate Strategy

Renewable Energy

Percentage
85%
Target
100%
Target Year
2040
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
Icelandic Renewable Energy Policy

Floor Sealing

Percentage
0.5%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
Icelandic Planning Regulations

News-Relevant Metrics

Waste Generation

Total
3.00k kg
Per Capita
7800 kg
Year
2026

Recycling Rate

Percentage
22.1%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026

Data Sources & Methodology

Last Updated: 2026-08-26

Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026

Next Update: 2026-09-25

For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.