Iran vs Liberia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Iran
10.36 million
in 2026
Liberia
8.93 million
in 2026
Iran rank
42nd
Liberia rank
44th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Iran
- Liberia
How they compare
Iran currently reports 10.36 million against 8.93 million in Liberia, a difference of 1.43 million.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.2 times Liberia's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Liberia ahead.
Iran ranks 42nd and Liberia ranks 44th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Liberia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.80 million | 11.42 million | 4.62 million | Liberia |
| 2010s | 7.90 million | 14.20 million | 6.30 million | Liberia |
| 2020s | 14.03 million | 12.56 million | 1.48 million | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Iran or Liberia?
- Iran, at 10.36 million against 8.93 million in Liberia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Iran and Liberia?
- 1.43 million, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Liberia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Liberia rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Iran ranks 42nd and Liberia 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.