Iran vs Iraq: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Iran
11.80 million
in 2026
Iraq
13.66 million
in 2026
Iran rank
47th
Iraq rank
44th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Iran
- Iraq
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 13.66 million against 11.80 million in Iran, a difference of 1.86 million.
That makes Iraq's figure about 1.2 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 47th and Iraq ranks 44th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Iraq in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.80 million | 2.82 million | 3.98 million | Iran |
| 2010s | 7.90 million | 14.38 million | 6.48 million | Iraq |
| 2020s | 14.24 million | 15.52 million | 1.28 million | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Iran or Iraq?
- Iraq, at 13.66 million against 11.80 million in Iran as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Iran and Iraq?
- 1.86 million, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Iraq?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Iraq rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Iran ranks 47th and Iraq ranks 44th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.