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Iraq

Iraq emitted about 234 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.61% of the world total, making it the 27th largest emitter. About 5.1 tonnes per person per year, 1.1 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
234Mt

0.61% of the world · 27th largest

Per person
5.1t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+104%

+370% since 1990

Total since 1850
5.35bn t

0.29% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
2%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
2024233.64
2023227.91
2022217.64
2021193.12
2020172.10
2019191.78
2018186.16
2017167.47
2016153.13
2015142.53
2014137.51
2013141.70
2012134.04
2011123.53
2010113.98
2009105.21
200894.34
200761.36
200698.84
2005114.28
2004113.02
2003101.42
200297.09
200196.80
200083.72
199982.42
199880.98
199776.30
199674.82
199579.84
199476.57
199363.26
199259.02
199145.51
199049.68

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Iraq

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Iraq

Where Iraq's electricity came from, 2024

  • Gas 53.0%
  • Oil 45.4%
  • Hydro 1.3%
  • Solar 0.3%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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Iraq in the world

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About Iraq's emissions

How much CO₂ does Iraq emit?

Iraq emitted about 234 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.61% of the world total, making it the 27th largest emitter.

What are Iraq's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 5.1 tonnes per person per year, 1.1 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Iraq's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +104% compared with 2005 and +370% compared with 1990.

How much of Iraq's electricity is renewable?

1.6% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.