Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kuwait
Kuwait: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,273 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 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
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kuwait stood at 1,273 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kuwait peaked at 3,367 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 338.99 tonnes, in 2021.
Kuwait ranks 117th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,367 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 3,181 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 2,613 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 3,331 tonnes | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 2,534 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 2,732 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 793.51 tonnes | -71.0% |
| 2010 | 406.83 tonnes | -48.7% |
| 2011 | 705.5 tonnes | +73.4% |
| 2012 | 1,053 tonnes | +49.3% |
| 2013 | 1,031 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 1,977 tonnes | +91.8% |
| 2015 | 605 tonnes | -69.4% |
| 2016 | 1,357 tonnes | +124.3% |
| 2017 | 1,183 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2018 | 702.71 tonnes | -40.6% |
| 2019 | 1,021 tonnes | +45.3% |
| 2020 | 483.54 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2021 | 338.99 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 2022 | 385.64 tonnes | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 1,647 tonnes | +327.2% |
| 2024 | 1,018 tonnes | -38.2% |
| 2025 | 1,176 tonnes | +15.5% |
| 2026 | 1,273 tonnes | +8.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1,273 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 5.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1,273 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,273 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 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% | 385.64 tonnes | 1,647 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,650 tonnes | 793.51 tonnes | 3,367 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,004 tonnes | 406.83 tonnes | 1,977 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 903.19 tonnes | 338.99 tonnes | 1,647 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kuwait?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kuwait was 1,273 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,367 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 338.99 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Kuwait ranks 117th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.