Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal
Nepal: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 552,969 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal stood at 552,969 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal peaked at 617,436 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 410,486 tonnes, in 2013.
Nepal ranks 79th of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 410,486 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 475,494 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 448,821 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 449,037 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 557,236 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2018 | 617,436 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 594,166 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 603,216 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 552,969 tonnes | -8.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 552,969 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 244,252 tonnes, 2.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 552,969 tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.26 million tonnes, 44% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 493,085 tonnes | 410,486 tonnes | 617,436 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 583,450 tonnes | 552,969 tonnes | 603,216 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Nepal was 552,969 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 617,436 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 410,486 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Nepal rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Nepal ranks 79th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes emissions from both domestic and international aviation. International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.