How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #10 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Iran, Islamic Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

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In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 204.29.

That's up 3.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #10 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 204.29; 2024
Trough: 97.14; 2005
1-year change: +3.4%
5-year change: +23.4%; +4.3% / yr
10-year change: +31.1%; +2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	204.2867
2023	197.5859
2022	197.3239
2021	194.4994
2020	180.8549
2019	165.6076
2018	162.0583
2017	163.9057
2016	153.5992
2015	154.6711

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 204.29, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #10 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.