Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Iraq
Iraq: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 6,390 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,390 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
127th
of 179 countries
All-time high
10,992 tonnes
in 1959
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1927
Years of data
98
1927–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Iraq, 1927–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 6,390 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from coal in 2024.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Iraq peaked at 10,992 tonnes in 1959 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1927.
That places Iraq 127th out of 179 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 coal in Iraq, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 7,328 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1952 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1953 | 3,659 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1954 | 3,660 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 7,335 tonnes | +100.4% |
| 1956 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1957 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1960 | 7,328 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1961 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1962 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,665 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 3,664 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,665 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,664 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 10,989 tonnes | +199.9% |
| 1972 | 7,327 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 1973 | 3,664 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1974 | 10,992 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1975 | 3,664 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 1976 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3,664 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 6,390 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 6,390 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 6,390 tonnes | +0.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 6,390 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.03 million tonnes, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 6,390 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 605,761 tonnes, 1% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 5,129 tonnes | 3,659 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 4,031 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 7,328 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,496 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 10,992 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,664 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 732.8 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,834 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 6,390 tonnes | 5 |
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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 co₂ emissions from coal in Iraq?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Iraq was 6,390 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 10,992 tonnes in 1959.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1927.
- How does Iraq rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- Iraq ranks 127th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iraq 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.