Germany vs Iran: CO₂ emissions from transport
Germany
136.93 million tonnes
in 2023
Iran
148.49 million tonnes
in 2023
Germany rank
12th
Iran rank
9th
CO₂ emissions from transport over time
- Germany
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 148.49 million tonnes against 136.93 million tonnes in Germany, a difference of 11.56 million tonnes.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 12th and Iran ranks 9th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167.61 million tonnes | 54.40 million tonnes | 113.21 million tonnes | Germany |
| 2000s | 159.16 million tonnes | 99.88 million tonnes | 59.28 million tonnes | Germany |
| 2010s | 155.33 million tonnes | 132.58 million tonnes | 22.75 million tonnes | Germany |
| 2020s | 140.12 million tonnes | 145.03 million tonnes | 4.91 million tonnes | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co₂ emissions from transport, Germany or Iran?
- Iran, at 148.49 million tonnes against 136.93 million tonnes in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co₂ emissions from transport between Germany and Iran?
- 11.56 million tonnes, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iran?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Iran rank globally for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Germany ranks 12th and Iran ranks 9th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.