Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in Iran
Iran: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled was 862.37 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in Iran, 1906–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in Iran stood at 862.37 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 115 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 67.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in Iran peaked at 862.37 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1906.
Iran ranks 11th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled 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 | 32,709 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 58,153 tonnes | +77.8% |
| 1942 | 83,596 tonnes | +43.8% |
| 1943 | 101,767 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 1944 | 119,940 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1945 | 130,843 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1946 | 152,647 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1947 | 174,453 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1948 | 207,162 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1949 | 236,236 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1950 | 268,945 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 1951 | 301,654 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1952 | 327,094 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1953 | 359,834 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1954 | 392,428 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1955 | 457,845 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1956 | 566,874 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1957 | 723,122 tonnes | +27.6% |
| 1958 | 926,642 tonnes | +28.1% |
| 1959 | 1.21 million tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1960 | 1.61 million tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1961 | 1.97 million tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1962 | 2.34 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 1963 | 2.71 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1964 | 3.07 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1965 | 3.46 million tonnes | +12.6% |
| 1966 | 4.15 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1967 | 4.84 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 1968 | 5.80 million tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1969 | 6.96 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 8.24 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1971 | 9.65 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1972 | 11.31 million tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1973 | 13.04 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 15.27 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1975 | 17.93 million tonnes | +17.4% |
| 1976 | 20.94 million tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1977 | 24.53 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 30.46 million tonnes | +24.2% |
| 1979 | 34.19 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 38.07 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1981 | 42.52 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1982 | 47.49 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 1983 | 52.83 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1984 | 58.58 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 64.64 million tonnes | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 70.78 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1987 | 77.02 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 83.09 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 89.39 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1990 | 96.65 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 104.14 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 111.62 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 119.56 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 127.84 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 136.43 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 145.21 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 154.68 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 164.67 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 175.62 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 187.65 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 201.32 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 215.39 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 230.03 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 245.79 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 261.92 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 279.17 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 298.57 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 320.18 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 344.74 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 374.84 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 407.75 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 442.58 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 479.30 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 514.26 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 545.50 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 576.11 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 606.02 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 636.29 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 671.60 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 710.40 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 747.82 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 786.46 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 825.41 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 862.37 million tonnes | +4.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 862.37 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 35.51 million tonnes, 24.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 862.37 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 73.55 million tonnes, 11.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | +77.8% | 32,709 tonnes | 58,153 tonnes |
| 1942 | +43.8% | 58,153 tonnes | 83,596 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 | 129,751 tonnes | 32,709 tonnes | 236,236 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 553,819 tonnes | 268,945 tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.69 million tonnes | 1.61 million tonnes | 6.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.56 million tonnes | 8.24 million tonnes | 34.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 62.44 million tonnes | 38.07 million tonnes | 89.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.64 million tonnes | 96.65 million tonnes | 175.62 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 258.48 million tonnes | 187.65 million tonnes | 344.74 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 525.43 million tonnes | 374.84 million tonnes | 671.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 786.49 million tonnes | 710.40 million tonnes | 862.37 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More climate change data for Iran
- Share co2 vs population 0.7863 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -177.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -12.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Urban population 77.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in Iran?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled in Iran was 862.37 million tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 862.37 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1906.
- How does Iran rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled?
- Iran ranks 11th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement with 90 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
- Cumulative co2 cement 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
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement with 90 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.