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Carbon intensity of electricity in Iraq

Iraq: 683.1 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2024), −0.3% on 2023. It ranks #16 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 683.1 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2024
  • −0.3% vs 2023
  • #16of 191 countries · 2024
  • 25Records · 1 measures

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation in Iraq

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Carbon intensity of electricity generation

Iraq, 2000 to 2024

25 observations · 2000 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 554.9 gCO2e/kWh to 688.7 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 683.1 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 683
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 554.9 gCO2e/kWh to 688.7 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 683.1 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 683
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 25 observations from 2000 to 2024, ranging from 554.9 gCO2e/kWh to 688.7 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 683.1 gCO2e/kWh (2024). gCO2e/kWh 0 200 400 600 800 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 683
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 658.3 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 656.4 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 657.1 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 655.5 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 652.2 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 554.9 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 571.7 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 574.6 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 631.2 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 635.9 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 616.6 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 640.3 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 612.3 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 620.2 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 645.2 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 654.5 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 648.5 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 666.8 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 682 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 668.9 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 674.2 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 677.7 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 688.7 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 685.1 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 683.1 gCO2e/kWh
Source: Ember · gCO2e/kWh · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

25 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2024 683.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 685.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 688.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 677.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 674.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 668.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 682 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 666.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 648.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 654.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 645.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 620.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 612.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 640.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 616.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 635.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 631.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 574.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 571.7 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 554.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 652.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 655.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 657.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 656.4 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 658.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How Iraq ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for Iraq?

Iraq: 683.1 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2024, −0.3% on 2023.

How does Iraq rank?

#16 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 683.1 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the Iraq data come from?

25 records from 1 document by Ember. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Carbon intensity of electricity in Iraq [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/iraq

"Carbon intensity of electricity in Iraq." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/iraq. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Carbon intensity of electricity in Iraq." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/iraq.

@misc{statorigin_carbon_intensity_of_electricity_iraq_2026, title = {Carbon intensity of electricity in Iraq}, author = {{StatOrigin}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/iraq}, note = {Data set. Accessed 2026-10-28} }