How does Kuwait rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Kuwait ranked #25 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Kuwait: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Kuwait: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 20.27.

That's up 5.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.35 . Kuwait ranks #25 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 20.27; 2024
Trough: 16.17; 2021
1-year change: +5.7%
5-year change: +16.2%; +3.0% / yr
10-year change: +14.9%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	20.2718
2023	19.1844
2022	17.0612
2021	16.1746
2020	16.4267
2019	17.4473
2018	18.0843
2017	17.3330
2016	18.4863
2015	18.1024

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.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 from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 20.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 5.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Kuwait ranked #25 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 14.35, so Kuwait is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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