Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq
Iraq: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 13.66 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
13.66 million
Change on year
down 34.2%
World rank
44th
of 248 countries
All-time high
24.13 million
in 2019
All-time low
1.17 million
in 2005
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq stood at 13.66 million.
The figure is down 34.2% on the previous year and down 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq peaked at 24.13 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.17 million, in 2005.
Iraq ranks 44th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.15 million | — |
| 2004 | 2.21 million | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 1.17 million | -47.0% |
| 2006 | 1.70 million | +44.7% |
| 2007 | 1.63 million | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 4.42 million | +170.6% |
| 2009 | 6.43 million | +45.6% |
| 2010 | 4.58 million | -28.8% |
| 2011 | 4.82 million | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 6.99 million | +44.9% |
| 2013 | 7.71 million | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 13.84 million | +79.5% |
| 2015 | 22.31 million | +61.2% |
| 2016 | 22.07 million | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 20.39 million | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 16.98 million | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 24.13 million | +42.1% |
| 2020 | 15.15 million | -37.2% |
| 2021 | 13.23 million | -12.6% |
| 2022 | 15.21 million | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 14.26 million | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 16.40 million | +15.0% |
| 2025 | 20.75 million | +26.5% |
| 2026 | 13.66 million | -34.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 13.66 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.31 million, 10.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 13.66 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 407,758, 33.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.82 million | 1.17 million | 6.43 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 14.38 million | 4.58 million | 24.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.52 million | 13.23 million | 20.75 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More climate change data for Iraq
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 672.48 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 10,634 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,750 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,884 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 245.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,859 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,294 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,565 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 16.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Iraq was 13.66 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 24.13 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.17 million in 2005.
- How does Iraq rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Iraq ranks 44th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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