Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait
Kuwait: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 424,301 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait is 424,301 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.2% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait peaked at 1.12 million tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 112,981 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Kuwait 109th 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 CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.12 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1.06 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 871,080 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 1.11 million tonnes | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 844,604 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 910,724 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 264,478 tonnes | -71.0% |
| 2010 | 135,594 tonnes | -48.7% |
| 2011 | 235,132 tonnes | +73.4% |
| 2012 | 351,043 tonnes | +49.3% |
| 2013 | 343,552 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 658,965 tonnes | +91.8% |
| 2015 | 201,641 tonnes | -69.4% |
| 2016 | 452,281 tonnes | +124.3% |
| 2017 | 394,455 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 234,243 tonnes | -40.6% |
| 2019 | 340,266 tonnes | +45.3% |
| 2020 | 161,174 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2021 | 112,981 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 2022 | 128,530 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 549,109 tonnes | +327.2% |
| 2024 | 339,249 tonnes | -38.2% |
| 2025 | 391,969 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2026 | 424,301 tonnes | +8.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 424,301 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 10.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 424,301 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 380,717 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires 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 tonnes | 549,109 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 883,381 tonnes | 264,478 tonnes | 1.12 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 334,717 tonnes | 135,594 tonnes | 658,965 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 301,045 tonnes | 112,981 tonnes | 549,109 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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 co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kuwait was 424,301 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 1.12 million tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 112,981 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Kuwait ranks 109th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.