How does Iraq rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Iraq ranked #39 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

How does Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?

The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.

Iraq: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Iraq: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 10.30.

That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . Iraq ranks #39 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 12.62; 2008
Trough: 7.21; 2015
1-year change: +2.6%
5-year change: +9.6%; +1.9% / yr
10-year change: +16.0%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	10.3049
2023	10.0441
2022	9.4179
2021	9.7090
2020	9.4526
2019	9.4020
2018	9.2778
2017	8.9768
2016	8.0538
2015	7.2097

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. 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.BU.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 Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 10.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Iraq ranked #39 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (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 the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. 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.BU.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.