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

In 2024, Iraq ranked #9 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: Iraq: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 53.97.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.35 . Iraq ranks #9 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 53.97; 2024
Trough: 15.99; 2007
1-year change: +2.1%
5-year change: +4.6%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +32.4%; +2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	53.9651
2023	52.8415
2022	51.6884
2021	50.0499
2020	48.2648
2019	51.6145
2018	50.6075
2017	49.9985
2016	48.4995
2015	44.6266

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. 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.FE.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 Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 53.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Iraq ranked #9 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Iraq's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 14.35, so Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (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 fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. 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.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.