Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -44.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-44.22 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 23.9%
World rank
135th
of 214 countries
All-time high
902 % change on previous year
in 2001
All-time low
-541.51 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
89
1929–2024
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iraq, 1929–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iraq recorded -44.22 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 23.9% on the previous year and up 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 902 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -541.51 % change on previous year, in 1990.
Iraq ranks 135th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | -46.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | -100 % change on previous year | +115.8% |
| 1932 | 300 % change on previous year | -400.0% |
| 1933 | -400 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 1935 | 13.7 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 1936 | -97.56 % change on previous year | -812.0% |
| 1937 | 547.37 % change on previous year | -661.0% |
| 1938 | -172.36 % change on previous year | -131.5% |
| 1940 | -171.58 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1941 | 35.44 % change on previous year | -120.7% |
| 1942 | 209.4 % change on previous year | +490.9% |
| 1943 | -4.99 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 1944 | -39.49 % change on previous year | +690.7% |
| 1945 | -25.05 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 1946 | -83.56 % change on previous year | +233.6% |
| 1947 | -68.85 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1949 | 107.82 % change on previous year | -256.6% |
| 1950 | -53.92 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1951 | 50.06 % change on previous year | -192.9% |
| 1952 | -160.11 % change on previous year | -419.8% |
| 1953 | 221 % change on previous year | -238.0% |
| 1954 | -8.36 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 1955 | 102.06 % change on previous year | -1321.5% |
| 1956 | 118.5 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1957 | -118.53 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1958 | 263.56 % change on previous year | -322.4% |
| 1959 | -6.8 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1960 | 45.22 % change on previous year | -764.8% |
| 1961 | -51.9 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 1962 | -31.22 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 1963 | 16.34 % change on previous year | -152.3% |
| 1964 | -188.1 % change on previous year | -1251.4% |
| 1966 | -18.05 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 1967 | -210.98 % change on previous year | +1069.0% |
| 1968 | 114.22 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 1969 | 119.67 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1970 | -55.86 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 1971 | 285.82 % change on previous year | -611.7% |
| 1972 | -86.08 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 1973 | 58.61 % change on previous year | -168.1% |
| 1974 | -72.83 % change on previous year | -224.3% |
| 1975 | 644.91 % change on previous year | -985.5% |
| 1976 | 606.84 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1977 | -132.58 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1978 | 72.4 % change on previous year | -154.6% |
| 1979 | 858.41 % change on previous year | +1085.7% |
| 1980 | -169.76 % change on previous year | -119.8% |
| 1981 | -80.64 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1982 | 88.8 % change on previous year | -210.1% |
| 1983 | 639.55 % change on previous year | +620.2% |
| 1984 | -82.51 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 1985 | 214.22 % change on previous year | -359.6% |
| 1986 | -31.23 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1987 | 65.9 % change on previous year | -311.1% |
| 1988 | 195.14 % change on previous year | +196.1% |
| 1989 | -64.87 % change on previous year | -133.2% |
| 1990 | -541.51 % change on previous year | +734.8% |
| 1991 | 82.06 % change on previous year | -115.2% |
| 1992 | 423.47 % change on previous year | +416.0% |
| 1993 | -68.6 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 1994 | 213.67 % change on previous year | -411.5% |
| 1995 | -75.44 % change on previous year | -135.3% |
| 1996 | -253.53 % change on previous year | +236.1% |
| 1997 | 129.36 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 1998 | 218.15 % change on previous year | +68.6% |
| 1999 | -69.44 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 2000 | -8.86 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 2001 | 902 % change on previous year | -10281.6% |
| 2002 | -97.79 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 2004 | 167.47 % change on previous year | -271.2% |
| 2005 | -89.08 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 2007 | -142.67 % change on previous year | +60.2% |
| 2008 | 187.99 % change on previous year | -231.8% |
| 2009 | -67.02 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2010 | -19.35 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 2011 | 8.78 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2012 | 10.18 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2013 | -27.1 % change on previous year | -366.1% |
| 2014 | -154.69 % change on previous year | +470.8% |
| 2015 | 219.7 % change on previous year | -242.0% |
| 2016 | 111.31 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2017 | 35.26 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 2018 | 30.29 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 2019 | -69.91 % change on previous year | -330.8% |
| 2020 | -450.1 % change on previous year | +543.8% |
| 2021 | 206.8 % change on previous year | -145.9% |
| 2022 | 16.71 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 2023 | -58.15 % change on previous year | -448.0% |
| 2024 | -44.22 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's -44.22 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -42.01 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's -44.22 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -13.25 % change on previous year, 3.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +10281.6% | -8.86 % change on previous year | 902 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | -46.34 % change on previous year | -46.34 % change on previous year | -46.34 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1930s | 13.02 % change on previous year | -400 % change on previous year | 547.37 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1940s | -4.54 % change on previous year | -171.58 % change on previous year | 209.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 40.75 % change on previous year | -160.11 % change on previous year | 263.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -22.75 % change on previous year | -210.98 % change on previous year | 119.67 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 217.96 % change on previous year | -132.58 % change on previous year | 858.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 77.46 % change on previous year | -169.76 % change on previous year | 639.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.82 % change on previous year | -541.51 % change on previous year | 423.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 106.5 % change on previous year | -142.67 % change on previous year | 902 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 14.45 % change on previous year | -154.69 % change on previous year | 219.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -65.79 % change on previous year | -450.1 % change on previous year | 206.8 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 132 Nepal -42.04 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Malawi -43.51 % change on previous year compare
- 134 India -43.56 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Ecuador -45.54 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Palestine -53.7 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Lebanon -53.98 % 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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Iraq was -44.22 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 902 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -541.51 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does Iraq rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 135th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.4%. 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 Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.