Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Iran
Iran: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 6.40 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.40 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
53rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
7.46 million tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1906
Years of data
115
1906–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Iran, 1906–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Iran stood at 6.40 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 74.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Iran peaked at 7.46 million tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1906.
Iran ranks 53rd of 179 countries on this measure, 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 coal in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 197,856 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 245,488 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1941 | 238,202 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1942 | 216,203 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 1943 | 183,200 tonnes | -15.3% |
| 1944 | 263,831 tonnes | +44.0% |
| 1945 | 399,376 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 1946 | 399,352 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1947 | 498,304 tonnes | +24.8% |
| 1948 | 399,376 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1949 | 450,672 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1950 | 531,280 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1951 | 450,672 tonnes | -15.2% |
| 1952 | 399,376 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1953 | 410,761 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1954 | 664,516 tonnes | +61.8% |
| 1955 | 648,528 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1956 | 505,632 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 1957 | 465,250 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1958 | 512,960 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1959 | 630,208 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1960 | 611,828 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 1961 | 524,005 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1962 | 542,272 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 604,506 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1964 | 725,472 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1965 | 754,835 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 754,827 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1967 | 769,440 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 787,760 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 1.30 million tonnes | +65.1% |
| 1970 | 1.26 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 1.43 million tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 2.42 million tonnes | +69.5% |
| 1973 | 2.66 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 3.04 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1975 | 2.61 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1976 | 2.33 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1977 | 2.33 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 2.54 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1979 | 2.41 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 2.43 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 1.93 million tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1982 | 3.00 million tonnes | +55.5% |
| 1983 | 2.75 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 3.27 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1985 | 3.43 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 3.58 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 3.65 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 3.70 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 3.06 million tonnes | -17.4% |
| 1990 | 2.69 million tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 3.84 million tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1992 | 3.39 million tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 4.13 million tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1994 | 4.17 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 3.91 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 4.09 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 4.20 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 4.88 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1999 | 4.98 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 5.33 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 4.14 million tonnes | -22.3% |
| 2002 | 4.66 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 5.19 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 4.99 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 6.09 million tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2006 | 5.98 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 6.58 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 5.86 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 4.40 million tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 5.45 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 5.53 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 4.28 million tonnes | -22.5% |
| 2013 | 4.27 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3.66 million tonnes | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 4.35 million tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 3.46 million tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2017 | 4.72 million tonnes | +36.5% |
| 2018 | 4.46 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 5.79 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 6.50 million tonnes | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 7.28 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 7.46 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 6.26 million tonnes | -16.0% |
| 2024 | 6.40 million tonnes | +2.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 6.40 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.03 million tonnes, 3.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iran's 6.40 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 605,761 tonnes, 10.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 19,786 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 197,856 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 329,400 tonnes | 183,200 tonnes | 498,304 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 521,918 tonnes | 399,376 tonnes | 664,516 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 737,566 tonnes | 524,005 tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.30 million tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 3.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.08 million tonnes | 1.93 million tonnes | 3.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.03 million tonnes | 2.69 million tonnes | 4.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.32 million tonnes | 4.14 million tonnes | 6.58 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.60 million tonnes | 3.46 million tonnes | 5.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.78 million tonnes | 6.26 million tonnes | 7.46 million 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 coal in Iran?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Iran was 6.40 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 7.46 million tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1906.
- How does Iran rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- Iran ranks 53rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.