CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Kuwait

Kuwait: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 1.69 million tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
1.69 million tonnes
Change on year
up 18.0%
World rank
49th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1.82 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
575,003 tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
11
2013–2024

CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Kuwait, 2013–2024

500.0k750.0k1.0M1.2M1.5M1.8M2013201820242013: 1.2M tonnes2014: 1.3M tonnes2015: 1.4M tonnes2016: 1.4M tonnes2017: 1.7M tonnes2018: 1.8M tonnes2019: 1.8M tonnes2020: 575.0k tonnes2021: 664.3k tonnes2022: 1.4M tonnes2024: 1.7M tonnes

Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Kuwait stood at 1.69 million tonnes.

That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Kuwait peaked at 1.82 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 575,003 tonnes, in 2020.

That places Kuwait 49th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.52 million tonnes 1.19 million tonnes 1.82 million tonnes 7
2020s 1.09 million tonnes 575,003 tonnes 1.69 million tonnes 4

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 46 Sweden 1.90 million tonnes compare
  2. 47 Pakistan 1.84 million tonnes compare
  3. 48 Finland 1.77 million tonnes compare
  4. 50 Norway 1.68 million tonnes compare
  5. 51 Peru 1.66 million tonnes compare
  6. 52 Israel 1.60 million tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Kuwait?
Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Kuwait was 1.69 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 1.82 million tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 575,003 tonnes in 2020.
How does Kuwait rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
Kuwait ranks 49th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
CO₂ emissions from international aviation
Unit
tonnes
Source
OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.