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 75th out of 143 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.81 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 2.03 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 1.93 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 2.44 million tonnes | +26.6% |
| 2017 | 3.12 million tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2018 | 3.22 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 1.16 million tonnes | -63.8% |
| 2020 | 494,769 tonnes | -57.5% |
| 2021 | 600,934 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 620,986 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 694,274 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 686,462 tonnes | -1.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 686,462 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 845,146 tonnes, 81% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Iran's 686,462 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 974,118 tonnes, 70% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More climate change data for Iran
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0713 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2419 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.8% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 0.9283 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.7738 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -620.65 % change on previous year (2025)
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 75th out of 143 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.