CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq
Iraq: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 16,750 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq stood at 16,750 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 18.2% on the previous year and down 54.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq peaked at 66,029 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8,880 tonnes, in 2013.
Iraq ranks 73rd of 143 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.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8,880 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 36,466 tonnes | +310.6% |
| 2015 | 58,101 tonnes | +59.3% |
| 2016 | 66,029 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 63,547 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 65,559 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 22,986 tonnes | -64.9% |
| 2021 | 13,342 tonnes | -42.0% |
| 2022 | 16,896 tonnes | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 14,171 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 2024 | 16,750 tonnes | +18.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 16,750 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,714 tonnes, 65% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 16,750 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22,084 tonnes, 76% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45,938 tonnes | 8,880 tonnes | 66,029 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 15,290 tonnes | 13,342 tonnes | 16,896 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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 co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Iraq was 16,750 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 66,029 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,880 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Iraq rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Iraq ranks 73rd out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.