Iceland vs United Arab Emirates: Fossil fuel cons per capita
Iceland
2,306
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
2,554
in 2025
Iceland rank
31st
United Arab Emirates rank
29th
Fossil fuel cons per capita over time
- Iceland
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 2,554 against 2,306 in Iceland, a difference of 248.
That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 31st and United Arab Emirates ranks 29th of 79 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,913 | 375.29 | 3,537 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 3,616 | 2,132 | 1,483 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 2,967 | 2,584 | 383.07 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel cons per capita, Iceland or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 2,554 against 2,306 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel cons per capita between Iceland and United Arab Emirates?
- 248, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and United Arab Emirates?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and United Arab Emirates rank globally for fossil fuel cons per capita?
- Iceland ranks 31st and United Arab Emirates ranks 29th of 79 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel cons per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.