Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring was 375.06 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
375.06 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
15th
of 215 countries
All-time high
375.06 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1830
Years of data
173
1830–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan, 1830–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan stood at 375.06 million tonnes. That is the highest value across all 173 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan peaked at 375.06 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1830.
That places Kazakhstan 15th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1831 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1832 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1833 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1850 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1855 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1858 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1859 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1860 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1861 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1862 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1863 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1864 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1865 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1866 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1867 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1868 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1869 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1870 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1871 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1872 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1873 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1874 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1875 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1876 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1877 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1878 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1879 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1880 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1881 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1882 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1883 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1884 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1885 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1886 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1887 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1888 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1889 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1890 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1891 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1892 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1893 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1894 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1895 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1896 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1897 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1898 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1899 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1900 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1901 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1902 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1903 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1904 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1905 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1906 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1907 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1908 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1909 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1910 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1911 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1912 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1913 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1914 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1915 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1916 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1917 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1918 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1919 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1920 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1921 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1922 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1923 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1924 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1925 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1926 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1927 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 1.18 million tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 2.31 million tonnes | +96.4% |
| 1973 | 3.68 million tonnes | +59.1% |
| 1974 | 5.20 million tonnes | +41.4% |
| 1975 | 6.91 million tonnes | +32.9% |
| 1976 | 8.83 million tonnes | +27.7% |
| 1977 | 10.92 million tonnes | +23.7% |
| 1978 | 13.20 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 1979 | 14.45 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1980 | 15.69 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 16.98 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 18.26 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 19.55 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 20.84 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 22.18 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 23.36 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1987 | 24.44 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 26.82 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 29.14 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 35.74 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 1991 | 42.27 million tonnes | +18.3% |
| 1992 | 48.50 million tonnes | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 54.05 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 59.11 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 63.92 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 69.08 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 74.63 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 81.28 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 87.41 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 94.35 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2001 | 102.19 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 111.11 million tonnes | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 120.85 million tonnes | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 131.71 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 142.69 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 154.43 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 166.29 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 178.90 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 192.16 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 206.17 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 220.31 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 234.43 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 249.33 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 264.23 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 278.52 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 290.85 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 303.17 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 315.21 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 325.35 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 334.72 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 345.34 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 355.25 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 365.15 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 375.06 million tonnes | +2.7% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 375.06 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.09 million tonnes, 344.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 375.06 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.26 million tonnes, 71.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +96.4% | 1.18 million tonnes | 2.31 million tonnes |
| 1973 | +59.1% | 2.31 million tonnes | 3.68 million tonnes |
| 1974 | +41.4% | 3.68 million tonnes | 5.20 million tonnes |
| 1975 | +32.9% | 5.20 million tonnes | 6.91 million tonnes |
| 1976 | +27.7% | 6.91 million tonnes | 8.83 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.67 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 14.45 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.73 million tonnes | 15.69 million tonnes | 29.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 61.60 million tonnes | 35.74 million tonnes | 87.41 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 139.47 million tonnes | 94.35 million tonnes | 192.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.76 million tonnes | 206.17 million tonnes | 325.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 355.10 million tonnes | 334.72 million tonnes | 375.06 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring in Kazakhstan was 375.06 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 375.06 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1830.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring?
- Kazakhstan ranks 15th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.