Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Iraq
Iraq: Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) was 476.33 kt in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Iraq, 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2025, net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Iraq stood at 476.33 kt.
That represents a change of down 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Iraq peaked at 1,168 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 1990.
That places Iraq 74th out of 223 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 kt | — |
| 1991 | 0 kt | — |
| 1992 | 0 kt | — |
| 1993 | 0 kt | — |
| 1994 | 0 kt | — |
| 1995 | 0 kt | — |
| 1996 | 0 kt | — |
| 1997 | 0 kt | — |
| 1998 | 0 kt | — |
| 1999 | 0 kt | — |
| 2000 | 0 kt | — |
| 2001 | 162.1 kt | — |
| 2002 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 162.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 1,168 kt | +620.7% |
| 2012 | 1,168 kt | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1,168 kt | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,168 kt | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,168 kt | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 891.74 kt | -23.7% |
| 2017 | 891.74 kt | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 891.74 kt | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 891.74 kt | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 891.74 kt | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 476.33 kt | -46.6% |
| 2022 | 476.33 kt | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 476.33 kt | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 476.33 kt | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 476.33 kt | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 kt | 0 kt | 0 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.89 kt | 0 kt | 162.1 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 957.03 kt | 162.1 kt | 1,168 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 545.57 kt | 476.33 kt | 891.74 kt | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More climate change data for Iraq
- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 55.89 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Iraq?
- Net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Iraq was 476.33 kt in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 1,168 kt in 2011.
- What is the lowest net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 1990.
- How does Iraq rank for net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2)?
- Iraq ranks 74th out of 223 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.2%. 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 Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Forests consists of CO2 emissions and removals corresponding to forest carbon stock changes (aboveground and belowground living biomass). Estimates are computed following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (IPCC, 2006).