Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran
Iran: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled was 213.73 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
213.73 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
12th
of 215 countries
All-time high
253.34 million tonnes
in 2013
All-time low
3,664 tonnes
in 1906
Years of data
115
1906–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran, 1906–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran stood at 213.73 million tonnes.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran peaked at 253.34 million tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3,664 tonnes, in 1906.
That places Iran 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 3,664 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 135,568 tonnes | +3600.0% |
| 1912 | 252,816 tonnes | +86.5% |
| 1913 | 853,712 tonnes | +237.7% |
| 1914 | 1.17 million tonnes | +37.3% |
| 1915 | 1.40 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1916 | 2.01 million tonnes | +43.1% |
| 1917 | 2.80 million tonnes | +39.4% |
| 1918 | 3.45 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 1919 | 4.32 million tonnes | +25.3% |
| 1920 | 5.44 million tonnes | +25.9% |
| 1921 | 7.25 million tonnes | +33.4% |
| 1922 | 9.23 million tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1923 | 11.58 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 1924 | 13.51 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1925 | 14.20 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1926 | 15.06 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1927 | 16.70 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1928 | 17.68 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1929 | 17.02 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1930 | 18.51 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1931 | 17.92 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1932 | 20.09 million tonnes | +12.1% |
| 1933 | 22.09 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1934 | 23.49 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1935 | 23.34 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1936 | 25.55 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1937 | 31.69 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1938 | 31.78 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1939 | 29.85 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1940 | 26.85 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 1941 | 20.56 million tonnes | -23.4% |
| 1942 | 29.29 million tonnes | +42.5% |
| 1943 | 30.25 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1944 | 41.38 million tonnes | +36.8% |
| 1945 | 52.49 million tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1946 | 59.81 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1947 | 62.95 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1948 | 77.52 million tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1949 | 7.65 million tonnes | -90.1% |
| 1950 | 9.04 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1951 | 6.43 million tonnes | -28.8% |
| 1952 | 3.67 million tonnes | -43.0% |
| 1953 | 3.39 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 1954 | 346,863 tonnes | -89.8% |
| 1955 | 2.88 million tonnes | +729.2% |
| 1956 | 8.59 million tonnes | +198.6% |
| 1957 | 11.11 million tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1958 | 13.20 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1959 | 11.68 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1960 | 21.84 million tonnes | +86.9% |
| 1961 | 19.33 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1962 | 18.71 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 20.27 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1964 | 23.57 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 24.63 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 26.31 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 27.61 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1968 | 36.50 million tonnes | +32.2% |
| 1969 | 28.69 million tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1970 | 32.72 million tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 39.35 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1972 | 38.04 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 51.14 million tonnes | +34.4% |
| 1974 | 60.15 million tonnes | +17.6% |
| 1975 | 65.33 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1976 | 74.18 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 86.26 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 85.07 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 102.59 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 82.88 million tonnes | -19.2% |
| 1981 | 79.95 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 90.13 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1983 | 101.19 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 103.75 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 113.23 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 99.85 million tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 109.62 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 120.10 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 136.28 million tonnes | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 139.29 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 139.79 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 142.94 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 146.53 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 157.27 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 156.61 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 160.79 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 143.21 million tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 174.87 million tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1999 | 227.72 million tonnes | +30.2% |
| 2000 | 210.12 million tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 227.46 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 217.93 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 210.79 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 221.76 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 222.50 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 233.36 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 225.18 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 233.94 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 232.91 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 227.53 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 223.70 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 247.17 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 253.34 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 247.80 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 227.05 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 200.12 million tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2017 | 229.06 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 206.51 million tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 230.90 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 210.03 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 229.48 million tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 208.08 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 211.03 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 213.73 million tonnes | +1.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 213.73 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.32 million tonnes, 22.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 213.73 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.25 million tonnes, 10.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | +3600.0% | 3,664 tonnes | 135,568 tonnes |
| 1955 | +729.2% | 346,863 tonnes | 2.88 million tonnes |
| 1913 | +237.7% | 252,816 tonnes | 853,712 tonnes |
| 1956 | +198.6% | 2.88 million tonnes | 8.59 million tonnes |
| 1949 | -90.1% | 77.52 million tonnes | 7.65 million tonnes |
| 1954 | -89.8% | 3.39 million tonnes | 346,863 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 3,664 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 3,664 tonnes | 1 |
| 1910s | 1.82 million tonnes | 135,568 tonnes | 4.32 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1920s | 12.77 million tonnes | 5.44 million tonnes | 17.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 24.43 million tonnes | 17.92 million tonnes | 31.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 40.87 million tonnes | 7.65 million tonnes | 77.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 7.03 million tonnes | 346,863 tonnes | 13.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 24.74 million tonnes | 18.71 million tonnes | 36.50 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 63.48 million tonnes | 32.72 million tonnes | 102.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.70 million tonnes | 79.95 million tonnes | 136.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 158.90 million tonnes | 139.29 million tonnes | 227.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 223.59 million tonnes | 210.12 million tonnes | 233.94 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 229.32 million tonnes | 200.12 million tonnes | 253.34 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 214.47 million tonnes | 208.08 million tonnes | 229.48 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Iran
- Share co2 vs population 0.7863 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -177.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -12.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Urban population 77.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran?
- Annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled in Iran was 213.73 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 253.34 million tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 tonnes in 1906.
- How does Iran rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled?
- Iran ranks 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from oil, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Annual co2 oil Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil with 86 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.