How does Kuwait rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Kuwait ranked #39 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Kuwait: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Kuwait: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 115.93.

That's up 5.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Kuwait ranks #39 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 115.93; 2024
Trough: 77.23; 2005
1-year change: +5.2%
5-year change: +19.7%; +3.7% / yr
10-year change: +25.6%; +2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	115.9313
2023	110.1591
2022	102.6178
2021	99.8995
2020	92.9479
2019	96.8283
2018	99.0797
2017	97.4646
2016	98.4000
2015	95.5891

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 115.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Kuwait ranked #39 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Kuwait's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 22.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. 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.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.