Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Iran
Iran: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 492.66 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
492.66 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
4th
of 146 countries
All-time high
495.05 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1906
Years of data
110
1906–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Iran, 1906–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iran recorded 492.66 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 47.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Iran peaked at 495.05 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1906.
Iran ranks 4th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 | 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 | — |
| 1955 | 582,576 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 850,048 tonnes | +45.9% |
| 1957 | 1.40 million tonnes | +65.1% |
| 1958 | 1.44 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1959 | 1.76 million tonnes | +22.1% |
| 1960 | 1.84 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1961 | 1.90 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1962 | 2.04 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 2.21 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 2.31 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1965 | 2.38 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1966 | 2.68 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1967 | 2.84 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 3.04 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 9.02 million tonnes | +197.0% |
| 1970 | 20.56 million tonnes | +127.9% |
| 1971 | 18.03 million tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1972 | 17.47 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 19.19 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1974 | 24.17 million tonnes | +26.0% |
| 1975 | 22.89 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 22.83 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 20.44 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1978 | 18.83 million tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 24.05 million tonnes | +27.7% |
| 1980 | 13.28 million tonnes | -44.8% |
| 1981 | 12.14 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1982 | 12.63 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 16.03 million tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1984 | 25.14 million tonnes | +56.8% |
| 1985 | 27.39 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 28.54 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 30.60 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 38.40 million tonnes | +25.5% |
| 1989 | 42.59 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 40.01 million tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 49.62 million tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1992 | 52.65 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 60.69 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1994 | 73.29 million tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1995 | 81.58 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 81.25 million tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 90.91 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 98.65 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 114.29 million tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2000 | 120.45 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 127.66 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 143.82 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 158.47 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 178.90 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 200.16 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 221.54 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 236.52 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 246.88 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 261.06 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 277.22 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 293.26 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 292.27 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 294.93 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 335.01 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 356.77 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 380.70 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 399.50 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 390.84 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 429.31 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 465.33 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 472.85 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 480.63 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 495.05 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 492.66 million tonnes | -0.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 492.66 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.32 million tonnes, 47.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Iran's 492.66 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.82 million tonnes, 14.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +197.0% | 3.04 million tonnes | 9.02 million tonnes |
| 1970 | +127.9% | 9.02 million tonnes | 20.56 million tonnes |
| 1957 | +65.1% | 850,048 tonnes | 1.40 million tonnes |
| 1980 | -44.8% | 24.05 million tonnes | 13.28 million tonnes |
| 1984 | +56.8% | 16.03 million tonnes | 25.14 million tonnes |
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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.21 million tonnes | 582,576 tonnes | 1.76 million tonnes | 5 |
| 1960s | 3.03 million tonnes | 1.84 million tonnes | 9.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 20.85 million tonnes | 17.47 million tonnes | 24.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.67 million tonnes | 12.14 million tonnes | 42.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.29 million tonnes | 40.01 million tonnes | 114.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 189.54 million tonnes | 120.45 million tonnes | 261.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 344.98 million tonnes | 277.22 million tonnes | 429.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 481.30 million tonnes | 465.33 million tonnes | 495.05 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 gas in Iran?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Iran was 492.66 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 gas recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 495.05 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1906.
- How does Iran rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Iran ranks 4th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.1%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.