Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait
Kuwait: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 458,675 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait is 458,675, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait peaked at 1.12 million in 2003 and was at its lowest, 112,981, in 2021.
That places Kuwait 112th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.12 million | — |
| 2004 | 1.06 million | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 871,080 | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 1.11 million | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 844,604 | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 910,724 | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 264,478 | -71.0% |
| 2010 | 135,594 | -48.7% |
| 2011 | 235,132 | +73.4% |
| 2012 | 351,043 | +49.3% |
| 2013 | 343,552 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 658,965 | +91.8% |
| 2015 | 201,641 | -69.4% |
| 2016 | 452,281 | +124.3% |
| 2017 | 394,455 | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 234,243 | -40.6% |
| 2019 | 340,266 | +45.3% |
| 2020 | 161,174 | -52.6% |
| 2021 | 112,981 | -29.9% |
| 2022 | 128,530 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 549,109 | +327.2% |
| 2024 | 339,249 | -38.2% |
| 2025 | 391,969 | +15.5% |
| 2026 | 458,675 | +17.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 458,675 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 10.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 458,675 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 407,758, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +327.2% | 128,530 | 549,109 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 883,381 | 264,478 | 1.12 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 334,717 | 135,594 | 658,965 | 10 |
| 2020s | 305,955 | 112,981 | 549,109 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 109 Fiji 511,110 compare
- 110 French Guiana 503,477 compare
- 111 New Zealand 481,472 compare
- 113 Uruguay 412,597 compare
- 114 Tunisia 407,758 compare
- 115 Montenegro 396,016 compare
More climate change data for Kuwait
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 639,640 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 721.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 515.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 205.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4.93 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0186 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Kuwait was 458,675 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 112,981 in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Kuwait ranks 112th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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