Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Nepal
Nepal: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 2.29 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.29 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
54th
of 211 countries
All-time high
3.76 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1950
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Nepal, 1950–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from cement in Nepal is 2.29 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Nepal peaked at 3.76 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1950.
Nepal ranks 54th of 211 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 CO₂ emissions from cement in Nepal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1952 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1953 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1954 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1955 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1956 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1957 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1958 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1959 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1960 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 18,171 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 3,634 tonnes | -80.0% |
| 1976 | 14,367 tonnes | +295.3% |
| 1977 | 21,295 tonnes | +48.2% |
| 1978 | 17,340 tonnes | -18.6% |
| 1979 | 10,392 tonnes | -40.1% |
| 1980 | 13,779 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 1981 | 13,625 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 10,009 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 1983 | 19,762 tonnes | +97.4% |
| 1984 | 16,256 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1985 | 12,834 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 1986 | 41,158 tonnes | +220.7% |
| 1987 | 65,592 tonnes | +59.4% |
| 1988 | 89,676 tonnes | +36.7% |
| 1989 | 91,148 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 43,596 tonnes | -52.2% |
| 1991 | 55,351 tonnes | +27.0% |
| 1992 | 96,757 tonnes | +74.8% |
| 1993 | 111,269 tonnes | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 128,184 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 132,499 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 125,067 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 90,967 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 1998 | 113,078 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1999 | 116,987 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 120,887 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 114,350 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 115,855 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 117,343 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 112,874 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 114,353 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 115,173 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 115,461 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 112,676 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 458,024 tonnes | +306.5% |
| 2010 | 519,104 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 794,317 tonnes | +53.0% |
| 2012 | 1.03 million tonnes | +29.1% |
| 2013 | 1.14 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 1.18 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 1.49 million tonnes | +26.1% |
| 2016 | 2.23 million tonnes | +49.6% |
| 2017 | 3.07 million tonnes | +37.6% |
| 2018 | 3.43 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 3.76 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 3.15 million tonnes | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 3.43 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 2.29 million tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2023 | 2.29 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.29 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 2.29 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 880,384 tonnes, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 2.29 million tonnes is above the median for South Asia, which is 957,424 tonnes, 2.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Nepal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +306.5% | 112,676 tonnes | 458,024 tonnes |
| 1976 | +295.3% | 3,634 tonnes | 14,367 tonnes |
| 1986 | +220.7% | 12,834 tonnes | 41,158 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 8,520 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 21,295 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,384 tonnes | 10,009 tonnes | 91,148 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 101,376 tonnes | 43,596 tonnes | 132,499 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 149,700 tonnes | 112,676 tonnes | 458,024 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.87 million tonnes | 519,104 tonnes | 3.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.69 million tonnes | 2.29 million tonnes | 3.43 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 51 North Korea 2.69 million tonnes compare
- 52 Belarus 2.34 million tonnes compare
- 53 Dominican Republic 2.33 million tonnes compare
- 55 Ecuador 2.19 million tonnes compare
- 56 Belgium 2.18 million tonnes compare
- 57 Tajikistan 2.15 million tonnes compare
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 co₂ emissions from cement in Nepal?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Nepal was 2.29 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.76 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1950.
- How does Nepal rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Nepal ranks 54th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.