Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Kuwait
Kuwait: Annual CO₂ emissions from oil was 72.46 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
72.46 million tonnes
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
27th
of 215 countries
All-time high
464.53 million tonnes
in 1991
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1952
Years of data
79
1946–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Kuwait, 1946–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 72.46 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from oil in 2024.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 100.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from oil in Kuwait peaked at 464.53 million tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1952.
That places Kuwait 27th 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from oil in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 2.45 million tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 6.75 million tonnes | +174.9% |
| 1948 | 337,088 tonnes | -95.0% |
| 1949 | 1.06 million tonnes | +215.2% |
| 1950 | 384,720 tonnes | -63.8% |
| 1951 | 117,248 tonnes | -69.5% |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 1.40 million tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 1.85 million tonnes | +31.6% |
| 1956 | 1.04 million tonnes | -43.7% |
| 1957 | 2.20 million tonnes | +111.3% |
| 1958 | 3.69 million tonnes | +67.8% |
| 1959 | 3.80 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 5.99 million tonnes | +57.7% |
| 1961 | 8.09 million tonnes | +35.0% |
| 1962 | 11.74 million tonnes | +45.1% |
| 1963 | 14.10 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1964 | 4.34 million tonnes | -69.2% |
| 1965 | 13.16 million tonnes | +203.1% |
| 1966 | 11.32 million tonnes | -14.0% |
| 1967 | 2.03 million tonnes | -82.1% |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 1.56 million tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 278,464 tonnes | -82.2% |
| 1971 | 344,416 tonnes | +23.7% |
| 1972 | 1.03 million tonnes | +197.9% |
| 1973 | 1.65 million tonnes | +61.1% |
| 1974 | 1.75 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 2.05 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1976 | 4.39 million tonnes | +114.2% |
| 1977 | 4.22 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 5.28 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 4.34 million tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1980 | 6.50 million tonnes | +49.9% |
| 1981 | 11.01 million tonnes | +69.4% |
| 1982 | 10.39 million tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 9.87 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 15.73 million tonnes | +59.5% |
| 1985 | 16.23 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 19.99 million tonnes | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 15.15 million tonnes | -24.2% |
| 1988 | 16.42 million tonnes | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 15.84 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 22.12 million tonnes | +39.7% |
| 1991 | 464.53 million tonnes | +2000.3% |
| 1992 | 21.02 million tonnes | -95.5% |
| 1993 | 33.36 million tonnes | +58.7% |
| 1994 | 39.28 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1995 | 35.04 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 30.30 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1997 | 35.10 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1998 | 32.09 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1999 | 35.93 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2000 | 31.28 million tonnes | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 36.28 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 2002 | 38.80 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 37.30 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 38.92 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 44.89 million tonnes | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 45.88 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 48.06 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 54.36 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 61.75 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 58.74 million tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 51.24 million tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2012 | 62.83 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2013 | 44.25 million tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2014 | 36.13 million tonnes | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 50.48 million tonnes | +39.7% |
| 2016 | 58.29 million tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 54.69 million tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 55.93 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 54.86 million tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 35.49 million tonnes | -35.3% |
| 2021 | 30.81 million tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 65.64 million tonnes | +113.1% |
| 2023 | 68.08 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 72.46 million tonnes | +6.4% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 72.46 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.73 million tonnes, 6.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 72.46 million tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.25 million tonnes, 3.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from oil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +2000.3% | 22.12 million tonnes | 464.53 million tonnes |
| 1949 | +215.2% | 337,088 tonnes | 1.06 million tonnes |
| 1965 | +203.1% | 4.34 million tonnes | 13.16 million tonnes |
| 1972 | +197.9% | 344,416 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.65 million tonnes | 337,088 tonnes | 6.75 million tonnes | 4 |
| 1950s | 1.45 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3.80 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.23 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 14.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.53 million tonnes | 278,464 tonnes | 5.28 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.71 million tonnes | 6.50 million tonnes | 19.99 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.88 million tonnes | 21.02 million tonnes | 464.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.75 million tonnes | 31.28 million tonnes | 61.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.74 million tonnes | 36.13 million tonnes | 62.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.50 million tonnes | 30.81 million tonnes | 72.46 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Kuwait
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- 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 oil in Kuwait?
- Annual co₂ emissions from oil in Kuwait was 72.46 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 oil recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 464.53 million tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from oil recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1952.
- How does Kuwait rank for annual co₂ emissions from oil?
- Kuwait ranks 27th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from oil rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.