Annual co emissions from aviation in Iran

Iran: Annual co emissions from aviation was 686,462 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
686,462
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
75th
of 143 countries
All-time high
3.22 million
in 2018
All-time low
494,769
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Annual co emissions from aviation in Iran, 2013–2024

01.0M2.0M3.0M2013201820242013: 1.8M2014: 2.0M2015: 1.9M2016: 2.4M2017: 3.1M2018: 3.2M2019: 1.2M2020: 494.8k2021: 600.9k2022: 621.0k2023: 694.3k2024: 686.5k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co emissions from aviation in Iran is 686,462, 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 co emissions from aviation in Iran peaked at 3.22 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 494,769, 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 co emissions from aviation in Iran, year by year

Annual values for Annual co emissions from aviation in Iran, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 1.81 million —
2014 2.03 million +12.1%
2015 1.93 million -4.8%
2016 2.44 million +26.6%
2017 3.12 million +27.8%
2018 3.22 million +3.1%
2019 1.16 million -63.8%
2020 494,769 -57.5%
2021 600,934 +21.5%
2022 620,986 +3.3%
2023 694,274 +11.8%
2024 686,462 -1.1%

Iran compared with similar countries

  • Iran's 686,462 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 845,146, 81% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Iran's 686,462 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 974,118, 70% of the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.24 million 1.16 million 3.22 million 7
2020s 619,485 494,769 694,274 5

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 72 Cuba 742,467 compare
  2. 73 Croatia 741,378 compare
  3. 74 Azerbaijan 718,680 compare
  4. 76 Bulgaria 672,650 compare
  5. 77 Jamaica 658,997 compare
  6. 78 El Salvador 596,907 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co emissions from aviation in Iran?
Annual co emissions from aviation in Iran was 686,462 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co emissions from aviation recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 3.22 million in 2018.
What is the lowest annual co emissions from aviation recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 494,769 in 2020.
How does Iran rank for annual co emissions from aviation?
Iran ranks 75th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual co emissions from aviation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
143 places, 1,473 data points, 2013–2024
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