China vs Iran: Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita
China
9.32
in 2024
Iran
9.05
in 2024
China rank
22nd
Iran rank
23rd
Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita over time
- China
- Iran
How they compare
China currently reports 9.32 against 9.05 in Iran, a difference of 0.27.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Iran ahead.
China ranks 22nd and Iran ranks 23rd of 203 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3 | 3.55 | 2.25 | Iran |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 3.13 | 1.32 | Iran |
| 1990s | 2.56 | 4.38 | 1.83 | Iran |
| 2000s | 4.49 | 6.4 | 1.91 | Iran |
| 2010s | 7.77 | 7.68 | 0.0855 | China |
| 2020s | 8.96 | 8.83 | 0.1227 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita, China or Iran?
- China, at 9.32 against 9.05 in Iran as of 2024.
- What is the difference in energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita between China and Iran?
- 0.27, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iran?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do China and Iran rank globally for energy use per capita vs. co₂ emissions per capita?
- China ranks 22nd and Iran ranks 23rd of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Joint Research Centre (European Commission) and International Energy Agency (IEA), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Energy use per capita vs. CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Average energy consumption per capita is measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Average carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per capita are measured in tonnes per person.