Imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait
Kuwait: Imported or exported co emissions per capita was -0.1701 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait stood at -0.1701.
That represents a change of down 1,391.8% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait peaked at 3.86 in 2015 and was at its lowest, -350.19, in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 100th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -1.42 | — |
| 1991 | -350.19 | +24604.3% |
| 1992 | 0.2143 | -100.1% |
| 1993 | -3.06 | -1528.3% |
| 1994 | -4.48 | +46.4% |
| 1995 | -4.43 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | -3.37 | -23.9% |
| 1997 | -4.44 | +31.6% |
| 1998 | -1.41 | -68.4% |
| 1999 | -9.23 | +556.7% |
| 2000 | -12.86 | +39.3% |
| 2001 | -11.59 | -9.9% |
| 2002 | -9.03 | -22.1% |
| 2003 | -2.55 | -71.8% |
| 2004 | -3.16 | +24.0% |
| 2005 | -0.4299 | -86.4% |
| 2006 | -2.41 | +460.6% |
| 2007 | -1.03 | -57.2% |
| 2008 | -1.99 | +93.2% |
| 2009 | -2.7 | +35.4% |
| 2010 | -2.27 | -16.0% |
| 2011 | -1.77 | -21.9% |
| 2012 | -4.82 | +172.0% |
| 2013 | -0.2913 | -94.0% |
| 2014 | 1.45 | -599.2% |
| 2015 | 3.86 | +165.6% |
| 2016 | 0.8514 | -78.0% |
| 2017 | 0.15 | -82.4% |
| 2018 | 0.5922 | +294.9% |
| 2019 | 0.7826 | +32.1% |
| 2020 | 1.73 | +120.5% |
| 2021 | 1.89 | +9.6% |
| 2022 | -0.0114 | -100.6% |
| 2023 | -0.1701 | +1391.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -0.1701 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.47. (52 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -0.1701 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0266. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imported or exported co emissions per capita 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 | -24604.3% | -1.42 | -350.19 |
| 1993 | -1528.3% | 0.2143 | -3.06 |
| 2023 | -1391.8% | -0.0114 | -0.1701 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -38.18 | -350.19 | 0.2143 | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.78 | -12.86 | -0.4299 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1456 | -4.82 | 3.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8589 | -0.1701 | 1.89 | 4 |
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 imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait?
- Imported or exported co emissions per capita in Kuwait was -0.1701 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imported or exported co emissions per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.86 in 2015.
- What is the lowest imported or exported co emissions per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -350.19 in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for imported or exported co emissions per capita?
- Kuwait ranks 100th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imported or exported co emissions per capita rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Imported or exported co emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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