Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 1.52 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.52 million tonnes
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
36th
of 215 countries
All-time high
34.45 million tonnes
in 1978
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in United Arab Emirates, 1962–2024

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Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from flaring in United Arab Emirates is 1.52 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in United Arab Emirates peaked at 34.45 million tonnes in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1962.

That places United Arab Emirates 36th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.40 million tonnes 0 tonnes 19.24 million tonnes 8
1970s 25.51 million tonnes 14.26 million tonnes 34.45 million tonnes 10
1980s 9.13 million tonnes 2.17 million tonnes 18.23 million tonnes 10
1990s 2.25 million tonnes 846,337 tonnes 3.39 million tonnes 10
2000s 1.86 million tonnes 1.59 million tonnes 2.51 million tonnes 10
2010s 1.83 million tonnes 1.47 million tonnes 2.33 million tonnes 10
2020s 1.68 million tonnes 1.52 million tonnes 1.80 million tonnes 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 33 Italy 1.74 million tonnes compare
  2. 34 France 1.66 million tonnes compare
  3. 35 Germany 1.65 million tonnes compare
  4. 37 Norway 1.49 million tonnes compare
  5. 38 Kuwait 1.14 million tonnes compare
  6. 39 Vietnam 1.13 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in United Arab Emirates?
Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in United Arab Emirates was 1.52 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 34.45 million tonnes in 1978.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1962.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?
United Arab Emirates ranks 36th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 12,483 data points, 1750–2024
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.