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