Electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate was 38.07 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq is 38.07 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 190.8% on the previous year and up 200.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 167.02 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -82.86 % change on previous year, in 2000.
Iraq ranks 8th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -53.87 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 143.29 % change on previous year | -366.0% |
| 1993 | 18.06 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 1994 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 1995 | 13.96 % change on previous year | +899.6% |
| 1996 | -8.85 % change on previous year | -163.4% |
| 1997 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1998 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -439.7% |
| 1999 | -42.57 % change on previous year | +585.3% |
| 2000 | -82.86 % change on previous year | +94.6% |
| 2001 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -102.0% |
| 2002 | -16.13 % change on previous year | -1083.9% |
| 2003 | -17.31 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 13.95 % change on previous year | -180.6% |
| 2006 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2007 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -454.1% |
| 2008 | -39.37 % change on previous year | +567.2% |
| 2009 | -7.18 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2010 | 47.68 % change on previous year | -763.7% |
| 2011 | -28.72 % change on previous year | -160.2% |
| 2012 | 29.12 % change on previous year | -201.4% |
| 2013 | 9.57 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2014 | -37.84 % change on previous year | -495.5% |
| 2015 | -12.71 % change on previous year | -66.4% |
| 2016 | 31.42 % change on previous year | -347.2% |
| 2017 | -34.69 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 2018 | -16.07 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 2019 | 167.02 % change on previous year | -1139.2% |
| 2020 | -9.56 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 2021 | -17.84 % change on previous year | +86.6% |
| 2022 | -18.77 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2023 | -41.91 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 2024 | 38.07 % change on previous year | -190.8% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 38.07 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.06 % change on previous year, 9.4× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 38.07 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.27 % change on previous year, 4.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.45 % change on previous year | -53.87 % change on previous year | 143.29 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -16.83 % change on previous year | -82.86 % change on previous year | 13.95 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 15.48 % change on previous year | -37.84 % change on previous year | 167.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -10 % change on previous year | -41.91 % change on previous year | 38.07 % change on previous year | 5 |
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 electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate in Iraq was 38.07 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 167.02 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -82.86 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Iraq rank for electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from low-carbon sources, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.6%. 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 Electricity generation from low-carbon sources, 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 Electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Electricity generation from low-carbon sources Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.