Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Iraq
Iraq: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 6,390 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.0% (2100)
- Population growth 2.1% (2025)
- Population, total 47.02 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.2% (2025)
- Urban population 32.89 million (2025)
- Urban population 69.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 5.07 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 5.35 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 5.07 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 5.07 tonnes per person (2024)
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.