Iran, Islamic Rep.—CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita)
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s co₂ emissions per capita was 9.1 in 2024, ranking #23 out of 203 countries. This represents a +0.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 9.1 (2024) and the lowest was 5.3 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.1 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 9 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 8.8 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 8.9 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 8.4 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 8.2 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 7.7 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 7.8 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 7.7 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 7.6 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 7.8 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 7.6 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 7.5 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 7.4 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 7.5 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | 7.4 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 7.2 | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 6.9 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 6.5 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 6.2 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 5.9 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 5.7 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 5.5 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 5.3 |
Top Countries — CO₂ Emissions (tonnes per capita)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palau | 82.8 | 2024 |
| 2 | Qatar | 47.3 | 2024 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 23.9 | 2024 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 23.7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 20.2 | 2024 |
| 6 | Trinidad and Tobago | 19.6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Oman | 18.7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | 18.5 | 2024 |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | 18.3 | 2024 |
| 10 | New Caledonia | 17.1 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Carbon dioxide emissions per capita from the burning of fossil fuels and cement manufacture, measured in metric tons. This is the primary indicator of a country's carbon footprint relative to its population.
Methodology
CO2 emissions are estimated from energy consumption data (fossil fuel combustion) and industrial process data (primarily cement production). The primary data sources are the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC). Per capita figures use UN population estimates.
Unit
Metric tons per capita