CO2 Emissions per Capita: Kuwait

Analysis# Kuwait CO2 Emissions per Capita Kuwait's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 23.673 metric tons in 2024, representing a dramatic 51.9% decline from the country's 1970 peak of 49.237 metric tons. The nation reached its lowest point in 1992 at 16.492 metric tons, though current levels remain substantially higher than that historical minimum. This long-term reduction reflects significant shifts in Kuwait's energy intensity and economic structure over five decades. Recent years reveal a plateauing trend after years of steady decline. Emissions fell consistently from 2015 (24.928 metric tons) through 2020 (21.123 metric tons), marking the lowest recent level. Since then, however, emissions have stabilized around 22–24 metric tons annually, with 2024 showing a slight uptick. This leveling-off suggests Kuwait's ongoing emissions reductions may face headwinds as further declines require structural economic transformations beyond efficiency gains already achieved.