Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar
Myanmar: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 54.22 million in 2026. ▼ Falling
Latest (2026)
54.22 million
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
17th
of 248 countries
All-time high
171.58 million
in 2007
All-time low
42.70 million
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar is 54.22 million, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and down 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar peaked at 171.58 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 42.70 million, in 2022.
Myanmar ranks 17th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 114.19 million | — |
| 2004 | 161.59 million | +41.5% |
| 2005 | 121.25 million | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 117.92 million | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 171.58 million | +45.5% |
| 2008 | 112.60 million | -34.4% |
| 2009 | 151.56 million | +34.6% |
| 2010 | 157.31 million | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 94.25 million | -40.1% |
| 2012 | 126.95 million | +34.7% |
| 2013 | 108.30 million | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 107.29 million | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 90.93 million | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 125.38 million | +37.9% |
| 2017 | 67.41 million | -46.2% |
| 2018 | 59.76 million | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 77.36 million | +29.4% |
| 2020 | 90.03 million | +16.4% |
| 2021 | 92.76 million | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 42.70 million | -54.0% |
| 2023 | 80.67 million | +88.9% |
| 2024 | 67.89 million | -15.8% |
| 2025 | 51.81 million | -23.7% |
| 2026 | 54.22 million | +4.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 54.22 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.02 million, 13.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 54.22 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,516, 333.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 135.81 million | 112.60 million | 171.58 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 101.50 million | 59.76 million | 157.31 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.58 million | 42.70 million | 92.76 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More climate change data for Myanmar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 150.98 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 59,991 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,800 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 45,192 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 55.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 48,794 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 44,150 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Myanmar was 54.22 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 171.58 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.70 million in 2022.
- How does Myanmar rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Myanmar ranks 17th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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