Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Iraq
Iraq: Carbon dioxide emissions by income level was 233.64 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
233.64 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
27th
of 215 countries
All-time high
233.64 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1948
Years of data
98
1927–2024
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Iraq, 1927–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 233.64 million tonnes for carbon dioxide emissions by income level 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, carbon dioxide emissions by income level 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.
Carbon dioxide emissions by income level 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 Carbon dioxide emissions by income level 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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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Iraq?
- Carbon dioxide emissions by income level in Iraq was 233.64 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 233.64 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest carbon dioxide emissions by income level recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1948.
- How does Iraq rank for carbon dioxide emissions by income level?
- Iraq ranks 27th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon dioxide emissions by income level 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 Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon dioxide emissions by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.