Iran vs Mexico: CO₂ emissions from transport
Iran
148.49 million tonnes
in 2023
Mexico
151.42 million tonnes
in 2023
Iran rank
9th
Mexico rank
8th
CO₂ emissions from transport over time
- Iran
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 151.42 million tonnes against 148.49 million tonnes in Iran, a difference of 2.93 million tonnes.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mexico ahead.
Iran ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 8th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.40 million tonnes | 95.68 million tonnes | 41.28 million tonnes | Mexico |
| 2000s | 99.88 million tonnes | 131.16 million tonnes | 31.28 million tonnes | Mexico |
| 2010s | 132.58 million tonnes | 155.60 million tonnes | 23.03 million tonnes | Mexico |
| 2020s | 145.03 million tonnes | 136.25 million tonnes | 8.78 million tonnes | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co₂ emissions from transport, Iran or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 151.42 million tonnes against 148.49 million tonnes in Iran as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co₂ emissions from transport between Iran and Mexico?
- 2.93 million tonnes, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Mexico?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Iran and Mexico rank globally for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Iran ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 8th 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.