Annual co emissions by region in Nepal
Nepal: Annual co emissions by region was 18.78 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.78 million
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
92nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
18.78 million
in 2024
All-time low
25,648
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Annual co emissions by region in Nepal, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co emissions by region in Nepal stood at 18.78 million. That is the highest value across all 75 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 147.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co emissions by region in Nepal peaked at 18.78 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25,648, in 1950.
Nepal ranks 92nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual co emissions by region in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 25,648 | — |
| 1951 | 29,312 | +14.3% |
| 1952 | 29,312 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 36,640 | +25.0% |
| 1954 | 40,304 | +10.0% |
| 1955 | 43,968 | +9.1% |
| 1956 | 47,632 | +8.3% |
| 1957 | 54,960 | +15.4% |
| 1958 | 58,624 | +6.7% |
| 1959 | 65,952 | +12.5% |
| 1960 | 80,608 | +22.2% |
| 1961 | 80,608 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 87,936 | +9.1% |
| 1963 | 98,928 | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 150,224 | +51.9% |
| 1965 | 179,536 | +19.5% |
| 1966 | 190,528 | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 212,512 | +11.5% |
| 1968 | 252,816 | +19.0% |
| 1969 | 399,376 | +58.0% |
| 1970 | 227,168 | -43.1% |
| 1971 | 197,856 | -12.9% |
| 1972 | 267,472 | +35.2% |
| 1973 | 421,360 | +57.5% |
| 1974 | 424,875 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 351,714 | -17.2% |
| 1976 | 281,839 | -19.9% |
| 1977 | 336,399 | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 328,981 | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 512,360 | +55.7% |
| 1980 | 541,295 | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 453,186 | -16.3% |
| 1982 | 442,361 | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 492,418 | +11.3% |
| 1984 | 701,424 | +42.4% |
| 1985 | 676,018 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 697,014 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 860,680 | +23.5% |
| 1988 | 975,970 | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 893,564 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 721,436 | -19.3% |
| 1991 | 1.03 million | +42.3% |
| 1992 | 1.23 million | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 1.40 million | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 1.62 million | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 2.31 million | +42.6% |
| 1996 | 2.35 million | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 2.64 million | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 2.22 million | -15.8% |
| 1999 | 3.19 million | +43.5% |
| 2000 | 3.04 million | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 3.24 million | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 2.60 million | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 2.81 million | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 2.58 million | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 2.99 million | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 2.46 million | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 2.57 million | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 3.36 million | +30.5% |
| 2009 | 4.13 million | +23.0% |
| 2010 | 4.83 million | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 5.22 million | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 5.47 million | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 6.22 million | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 7.59 million | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 6.90 million | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 10.09 million | +46.1% |
| 2017 | 12.42 million | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 14.04 million | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 12.75 million | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 15.63 million | +22.6% |
| 2021 | 15.49 million | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 17.61 million | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 18.35 million | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 18.78 million | +2.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 18.78 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 18.78 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 19.80 million, 95% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 43,235 | 25,648 | 65,952 | 10 |
| 1960s | 173,307 | 80,608 | 399,376 | 10 |
| 1970s | 335,002 | 197,856 | 512,360 | 10 |
| 1980s | 673,393 | 442,361 | 975,970 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.87 million | 721,436 | 3.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.98 million | 2.46 million | 4.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.55 million | 4.83 million | 14.04 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.17 million | 15.49 million | 18.78 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More climate change data for Nepal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.93 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,890 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,588 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 699.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,263 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,590 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.76 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co emissions by region in Nepal?
- Annual co emissions by region in Nepal was 18.78 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co emissions by region recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 18.78 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual co emissions by region recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,648 in 1950.
- How does Nepal rank for annual co emissions by region?
- Nepal ranks 92nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co emissions by region rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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