How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #6 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Iran, Islamic Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Iran, Islamic Rep.: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 828.99.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #6 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 828.99; 2024
Trough: 468.99; 2005
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: +16.3%; +3.1% / yr
10-year change: +30.2%; +2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	828.9896
2023	816.1330
2022	792.0589
2021	784.2646
2020	735.8709
2019	712.5804
2018	661.4499
2017	666.3808
2016	642.3063
2015	629.4902

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 828.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #6 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.