Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Iran
Iran: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 686,462 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Iran, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Iran is 686,462 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 66.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Iran peaked at 3.22 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 494,769 tonnes, in 2020.
That places Iran 74th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.24 million tonnes | 1.16 million tonnes | 3.22 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 619,485 tonnes | 494,769 tonnes | 694,274 tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Iran
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.8% (2100)
- Population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Population, total 92.42 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.4% (2025)
- Urban population 71.51 million (2025)
- Urban population 77.4% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 8.66 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 21.81 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 8.66 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 8.66 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Iran?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Iran was 686,462 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 3.22 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 494,769 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Iran rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Iran ranks 74th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes emissions from both domestic and international aviation. International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.