How does Kuwait rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?

In 2024, Kuwait ranked #4 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).

Kuwait: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Name: Kuwait: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
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In 2024, Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 23.67.

That's up 4.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.50 . Kuwait ranks #4 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 34.53; 2005
Trough: 21.12; 2020
1-year change: +4.3%
5-year change: +8.6%; +1.7% / yr
10-year change: -6.0%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
2024	23.6727
2023	22.6972
2022	22.3586
2021	22.9082
2020	21.1232
2019	21.7968
2018	22.9165
2017	23.4582
2016	24.5748
2015	24.9282

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024?: In 2024, Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 23.67, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) rising or falling?: Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) rose 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?: In 2024, Kuwait ranked #4 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).
How does Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024 was 4.50, so Kuwait is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) and how is it measured?: Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.