Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate was 4.57 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.57 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
35th
of 215 countries
All-time high
207.9 % change on previous year
in 1928
All-time low
0 % change on previous year
in 1948
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq, 1928–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq stood at 4.57 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 207.9 % change on previous year in 1928 and was at its lowest, 0 % change on previous year, in 1948.
Iraq ranks 35th 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.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 207.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 86.32 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 1930 | 46.33 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 1931 | 31.35 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 1932 | 24.34 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1933 | 18.43 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 1934 | 126.74 % change on previous year | +587.8% |
| 1935 | 111.65 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1936 | 53.39 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 1937 | 37.52 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 1938 | 25.86 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1939 | 42.21 % change on previous year | +63.2% |
| 1940 | 18.78 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 1941 | 9.88 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 1942 | 14.89 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 1943 | 17.84 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1944 | 17.65 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1945 | 16.6 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 1946 | 14.46 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1947 | 12.69 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1949 | 0.8816 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 1951 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +45.5% |
| 1952 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1953 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 1954 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1955 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1956 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1957 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1958 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1959 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1960 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1961 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1965 | 8.95 % change on previous year | +103.9% |
| 1966 | 11.78 % change on previous year | +31.7% |
| 1967 | 7 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 1968 | 7.01 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 7.52 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 7.39 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 1972 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1973 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 7.09 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1975 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 9.75 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1977 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1978 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 8.33 % change on previous year | +16.9% |
| 1980 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1981 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1982 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1983 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 1984 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 5.09 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 6.64 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 1989 | 6.71 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1991 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1992 | 4.7 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 1993 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 1995 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1998 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 5.01 % change on previous year | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2007 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 2008 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +50.1% |
| 2009 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 4 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 4.66 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 4.66 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate 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 | +587.8% | 18.43 % change on previous year | 126.74 % change on previous year |
| 1965 | +103.9% | 4.39 % change on previous year | 8.95 % change on previous year |
| 1948 | -100.0% | 12.69 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 147.11 % change on previous year | 86.32 % change on previous year | 207.9 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1930s | 51.78 % change on previous year | 18.43 % change on previous year | 126.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 12.37 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 18.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.87 % change on previous year | 1.28 % change on previous year | 4.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.59 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 11.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.84 % change on previous year | 7.09 % change on previous year | 9.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.37 % change on previous year | 3.99 % change on previous year | 6.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.77 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year | 5.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.3 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 5.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.34 % change on previous year | 4.05 % change on previous year | 4.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.44 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 4.66 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 32 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 4.69 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Afghanistan 4.67 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Philippines 4.59 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Myanmar 4.54 % change on previous year compare
- 37 China 4.5 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Equatorial Guinea 4.48 % change on previous year compare
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 cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate in Iraq was 4.57 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 207.9 % change on previous year in 1928.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 1948.
- How does Iraq rank for cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 35th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. 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 Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region 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
The year-on-year percentage change in Cumulative CO₂ emissions by world region. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.