Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) in Iraq

Iraq: Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) was 562.9 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
562.9 kt
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
21st
of 193 countries
All-time high
632.91 kt
in 2022
All-time low
2.99 kt
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) in Iraq, 1961–2023

0200400600196119922023

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in Iraq is 562.9 kt, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and up 205.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in Iraq peaked at 632.91 kt in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.99 kt, in 1961.

Iraq ranks 21st of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) in Iraq, 1961 to 2023.
Year kt Change
1961 2.99 kt
1962 5.21 kt +74.1%
1963 6.38 kt +22.6%
1964 7.61 kt +19.2%
1965 5.15 kt -32.3%
1966 5.18 kt +0.6%
1967 3.2 kt -38.1%
1968 9 kt +180.8%
1969 15.35 kt +70.6%
1970 22.59 kt +47.2%
1971 24.32 kt +7.7%
1972 26.54 kt +9.1%
1973 29.93 kt +12.8%
1974 33.72 kt +12.7%
1975 35.92 kt +6.5%
1976 36.34 kt +1.2%
1977 35.51 kt -2.3%
1978 53.88 kt +51.7%
1979 62.24 kt +15.5%
1980 83.81 kt +34.7%
1981 97.4 kt +16.2%
1982 257 kt +163.8%
1983 179.62 kt -30.1%
1984 200.34 kt +11.5%
1985 230.45 kt +15.0%
1986 241.45 kt +4.8%
1987 263.4 kt +9.1%
1988 271.39 kt +3.0%
1989 375.14 kt +38.2%
1990 279.37 kt -25.5%
1991 5.39 kt -98.1%
1992 33.91 kt +528.7%
1993 29.34 kt -13.5%
1994 48.68 kt +65.9%
1995 56.47 kt +16.0%
1996 58.07 kt +2.8%
1997 64.46 kt +11.0%
1998 67.66 kt +5.0%
1999 75.22 kt +11.2%
2000 79.81 kt +6.1%
2001 93.77 kt +17.5%
2002 105.33 kt +12.3%
2003 79.81 kt -24.2%
2004 96.58 kt +21.0%
2005 116.52 kt +20.7%
2006 136.52 kt +17.2%
2007 157.64 kt +15.5%
2008 88.22 kt -44.0%
2009 88.99 kt +0.9%
2010 118.9 kt +33.6%
2011 132.49 kt +11.4%
2012 131.69 kt -0.6%
2013 184.37 kt +40.0%
2014 131.56 kt -28.6%
2015 166.83 kt +26.8%
2016 164.64 kt -1.3%
2017 185.5 kt +12.7%
2018 198.92 kt +7.2%
2019 274.47 kt +38.0%
2020 291.18 kt +6.1%
2021 557.91 kt +91.6%
2022 632.91 kt +13.4%
2023 562.9 kt -11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.67 kt 2.99 kt 15.35 kt 9
1970s 36.1 kt 22.59 kt 62.24 kt 10
1980s 220 kt 83.81 kt 375.14 kt 10
1990s 71.86 kt 5.39 kt 279.37 kt 10
2000s 104.32 kt 79.81 kt 157.64 kt 10
2010s 168.94 kt 118.9 kt 274.47 kt 10
2020s 511.23 kt 291.18 kt 632.91 kt 4

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 18 India 658.21 kt compare
  2. 19 Peru 616.57 kt compare
  3. 20 Ecuador 589.52 kt compare
  4. 22 Colombia 553.37 kt compare
  5. 23 France 549.54 kt compare
  6. 24 South Africa 516.34 kt compare

See the full ranking of 242 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in Iraq?
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in Iraq was 562.9 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 632.91 kt in 2022.
What is the lowest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 2.99 kt in 1961.
How does Iraq rank for meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq)?
Iraq ranks 21st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 205.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
242 places, 13,830 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions intensities contains analytical data on the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by agricultural commodity. This indicator is defined as greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product. Data are available for a set of agricultural commodities (e.g. rice and other cereals, meat, milk, eggs), by country, with global coverage.