Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 14.54 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
14.54 million
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
42nd
of 248 countries
All-time high
113.93 million
in 2004
All-time low
10.83 million
in 2024
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kazakhstan, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 14.54 million for annual carbon dioxide emissions in 2026.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and down 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kazakhstan peaked at 113.93 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 10.83 million, in 2024.
Kazakhstan ranks 42nd of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 87.19 million | — |
| 2004 | 113.93 million | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 89.24 million | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 98.72 million | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 56.67 million | -42.6% |
| 2008 | 70.04 million | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 42.98 million | -38.6% |
| 2010 | 56.26 million | +30.9% |
| 2011 | 27.81 million | -50.6% |
| 2012 | 45.13 million | +62.3% |
| 2013 | 21.83 million | -51.6% |
| 2014 | 43.86 million | +100.9% |
| 2015 | 56.85 million | +29.6% |
| 2016 | 22.30 million | -60.8% |
| 2017 | 86.67 million | +288.7% |
| 2018 | 32.93 million | -62.0% |
| 2019 | 56.94 million | +72.9% |
| 2020 | 35.87 million | -37.0% |
| 2021 | 36.35 million | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 25.84 million | -28.9% |
| 2023 | 17.10 million | -33.8% |
| 2024 | 10.83 million | -36.6% |
| 2025 | 12.97 million | +19.7% |
| 2026 | 14.54 million | +12.1% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 14.54 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.31 million, 11.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 14.54 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 117.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.82 million | 42.98 million | 113.93 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 45.06 million | 21.83 million | 86.67 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.93 million | 10.83 million | 36.35 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More climate change data for Kazakhstan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 52.07 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 21,403 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,230 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 16,173 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 19.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 577.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,395 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 798.63 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.02 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kazakhstan?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kazakhstan was 14.54 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 113.93 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.83 million in 2024.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Kazakhstan ranks 42nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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