CO2 Emissions per Capita: Iraq
Iraq's co2 emissions per capita is currently 5.184 metric tons as of 2024. # Iraq CO2 Emissions per Capita Iraq's per capita CO2 emissions reached 5.
Current (2024)
5.184 metric tons
+0.3% y/y
Peak (1997)
5.462 metric tons
Low (1970)
2.42 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Iraq
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Iraq
Analysis# Iraq CO2 Emissions per Capita
Iraq's per capita CO2 emissions reached 5.184 metric tons in 2024, approaching the nation's all-time peak of 5.462 metric tons recorded in 1997. Since 1970, when emissions stood at 2.42 metric tons per capita, the country has experienced a 114.2% increase overall. This upward trajectory reflects decades of industrial development and energy consumption growth across Iraq's economy.
The most significant acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2022, with emissions climbing from 3.672 to 5.044 metric tons—a 37% jump in seven years. A brief dip in 2020 (4.366 metric tons) marked a temporary reversal, likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions, but emissions rebounded sharply thereafter. Current levels suggest Iraq remains on an upward emissions path, with 2024 data showing minimal decline from 2023's 5.169 metric tons.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.184 metric tons | +0.29% |
| 2023 | 5.169 metric tons | +2.48% |
| 2022 | 5.044 metric tons | +8.78% |
| 2021 | 4.637 metric tons | +6.21% |
| 2020 | 4.366 metric tons | -7.13% |
| 2019 | 4.701 metric tons | +4.61% |
| 2018 | 4.494 metric tons | +5.64% |
| 2017 | 4.254 metric tons | +5.56% |
| 2016 | 4.03 metric tons | +9.75% |
| 2015 | 3.672 metric tons | -2.96% |
| 2014 | 3.784 metric tons | -7.55% |
| 2013 | 4.093 metric tons | +3.54% |
| 2012 | 3.953 metric tons | +9.68% |
| 2011 | 3.604 metric tons | +0.36% |
| 2010 | 3.591 metric tons | +11.45% |
| 2009 | 3.222 metric tons | +2.94% |
| 2008 | 3.13 metric tons | +13.32% |
| 2007 | 2.762 metric tons | -6.88% |
| 2006 | 2.966 metric tons | -3.42% |
| 2005 | 3.071 metric tons | -6.23% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3.275 metric tons | +5.88% |
| 2003 | 3.093 metric tons | -15.38% |
| 2002 | 3.655 metric tons | -8.51% |
| 2001 | 3.995 metric tons | +9.87% |
| 2000 | 3.636 metric tons | +15.65% |
| 1999 | 3.144 metric tons | -23.67% |
| 1998 | 4.119 metric tons | -24.59% |
| 1997 | 5.462 metric tons | +16.66% |
| 1996 | 4.682 metric tons | -10.63% |
| 1995 | 5.239 metric tons | -4.05% |
| 1994 | 5.46 metric tons | +4.66% |
| 1993 | 5.217 metric tons | +26.01% |
| 1992 | 4.14 metric tons | +35.07% |
| 1991 | 3.065 metric tons | -22.41% |
| 1990 | 3.95 metric tons | -6.66% |
| 1989 | 4.232 metric tons | +8.74% |
| 1988 | 3.892 metric tons | +5.16% |
| 1987 | 3.701 metric tons | -3.14% |
| 1986 | 3.821 metric tons | +9.52% |
| 1985 | 3.489 metric tons | +11.93% |
| 1984 | 3.117 metric tons | +9.14% |
| 1983 | 2.856 metric tons | +6.81% |
| 1982 | 2.674 metric tons | +3.16% |
| 1981 | 2.592 metric tons | -32.55% |
| 1980 | 3.843 metric tons | -12.88% |
| 1979 | 4.411 metric tons | +19.93% |
| 1978 | 3.678 metric tons | +6.39% |
| 1977 | 3.457 metric tons | -11.25% |
| 1976 | 3.895 metric tons | +21.42% |
| 1975 | 3.208 metric tons | +10.74% |
| 1974 | 2.897 metric tons | +4.02% |
| 1973 | 2.785 metric tons | +6.05% |
| 1972 | 2.626 metric tons | -3.92% |
| 1971 | 2.733 metric tons | +12.93% |
| 1970 | 2.42 metric tons | — |
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