Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Kuwait
Kuwait: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 129.52 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Kuwait, 1946–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Kuwait stood at 129.52 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 72.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Kuwait peaked at 492.98 million tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1952.
Kuwait ranks 37th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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 | 22.03 million tonnes | 7.80 million tonnes | 35.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 21.44 million tonnes | 16.81 million tonnes | 27.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.54 million tonnes | 21.14 million tonnes | 35.84 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 93.97 million tonnes | 29.68 million tonnes | 492.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.40 million tonnes | 54.98 million tonnes | 88.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.06 million tonnes | 74.99 million tonnes | 104.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.30 million tonnes | 87.87 million tonnes | 129.52 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for Kuwait
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth -0.7% (2025)
- Population, total 4.87 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.7% (2025)
- Urban population 4.87 million (2025)
- Urban population 100.0% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 26.25 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 3.88 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 26.25 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 26.25 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Kuwait?
- Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Kuwait was 129.52 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 492.98 million tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1952.
- How does Kuwait rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?
- Kuwait ranks 37th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.7%. 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 Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.