CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq
Iraq: CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled was 233.64 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq, 1927–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 233.64 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in 2024. That is the highest value across all 98 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 69.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq peaked at 233.64 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1948.
Iraq ranks 27th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 139,232 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 289,456 tonnes | +107.9% |
| 1929 | 370,064 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1930 | 370,064 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 366,400 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1932 | 373,728 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1933 | 351,744 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 1934 | 2.87 million tonnes | +714.6% |
| 1935 | 5.72 million tonnes | +99.7% |
| 1936 | 5.79 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1937 | 6.24 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1938 | 5.92 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 1939 | 12.16 million tonnes | +105.4% |
| 1940 | 7.69 million tonnes | -36.7% |
| 1941 | 4.81 million tonnes | -37.5% |
| 1942 | 7.96 million tonnes | +65.6% |
| 1943 | 10.96 million tonnes | +37.6% |
| 1944 | 12.77 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1945 | 14.13 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1946 | 14.36 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1947 | 14.43 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1949 | 1.13 million tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 1.65 million tonnes | +46.1% |
| 1951 | 2.43 million tonnes | +47.3% |
| 1952 | 1.96 million tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1953 | 2.53 million tonnes | +29.0% |
| 1954 | 3.05 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1955 | 4.10 million tonnes | +34.5% |
| 1956 | 6.40 million tonnes | +56.0% |
| 1957 | 5.97 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1958 | 6.67 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1959 | 7.31 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1960 | 8.26 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1961 | 8.71 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1962 | 9.02 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 9.38 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 9.06 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 19.29 million tonnes | +112.9% |
| 1966 | 27.68 million tonnes | +43.5% |
| 1967 | 18.37 million tonnes | -33.6% |
| 1968 | 19.70 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 22.60 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1970 | 23.88 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 28.83 million tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1972 | 29.52 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 30.61 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 30.91 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 33.12 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1976 | 48.75 million tonnes | +47.2% |
| 1977 | 43.66 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1978 | 42.25 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 52.91 million tonnes | +25.2% |
| 1980 | 45.47 million tonnes | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 32.04 million tonnes | -29.5% |
| 1982 | 30.54 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 38.65 million tonnes | +26.6% |
| 1984 | 40.07 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 44.53 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 47.60 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 52.68 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 67.70 million tonnes | +28.5% |
| 1989 | 72.97 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 49.68 million tonnes | -31.9% |
| 1991 | 45.51 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 59.02 million tonnes | +29.7% |
| 1993 | 63.26 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 76.57 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1995 | 79.84 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 74.82 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 76.30 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 80.98 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 82.42 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 83.72 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 96.80 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 97.09 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 101.42 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 113.02 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 114.28 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 98.84 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 61.36 million tonnes | -37.9% |
| 2008 | 94.34 million tonnes | +53.7% |
| 2009 | 105.21 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 113.98 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 123.53 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 134.04 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 141.70 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 137.51 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 142.53 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 153.13 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 167.47 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 186.16 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 191.78 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 172.10 million tonnes | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 193.12 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2022 | 217.64 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 227.91 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 233.64 million tonnes | +2.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 233.64 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.35 million tonnes, 11.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 233.64 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 65.26 million tonnes, 3.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | +714.6% | 351,744 tonnes | 2.87 million tonnes |
| 1948 | -100.0% | 14.43 million tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1965 | +112.9% | 9.06 million tonnes | 19.29 million tonnes |
| 1928 | +107.9% | 139,232 tonnes | 289,456 tonnes |
| 1939 | +105.4% | 5.92 million tonnes | 12.16 million tonnes |
| 1935 | +99.7% | 2.87 million tonnes | 5.72 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 266,251 tonnes | 139,232 tonnes | 370,064 tonnes | 3 |
| 1930s | 4.02 million tonnes | 351,744 tonnes | 12.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 8.82 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 14.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.21 million tonnes | 1.65 million tonnes | 7.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 15.21 million tonnes | 8.26 million tonnes | 27.68 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 36.44 million tonnes | 23.88 million tonnes | 52.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.23 million tonnes | 30.54 million tonnes | 72.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 68.84 million tonnes | 45.51 million tonnes | 82.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 96.61 million tonnes | 61.36 million tonnes | 114.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.18 million tonnes | 113.98 million tonnes | 191.78 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 208.88 million tonnes | 172.10 million tonnes | 233.64 million 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 co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq?
- Co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled in Iraq was 233.64 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 233.64 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1948.
- How does Iraq rank for co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled?
- Iraq ranks 27th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change with 80 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
- CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by 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
CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels and land-use change with 80 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.