Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar
Myanmar: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 3.26 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.26 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
69th
of 179 countries
All-time high
4.33 million tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar, 1928–2024
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 coal in Myanmar is 3.26 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 181.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar peaked at 4.33 million tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1928.
That places Myanmar 69th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 coal in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 410,368 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 372,239 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1952 | 549,600 tonnes | +47.6% |
| 1953 | 663,184 tonnes | +20.7% |
| 1954 | 725,472 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1955 | 553,264 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 1956 | 670,512 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1957 | 747,456 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1958 | 916,000 tonnes | +22.5% |
| 1959 | 1.12 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1960 | 937,984 tonnes | -16.1% |
| 1961 | 707,152 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 1962 | 916,000 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1963 | 575,248 tonnes | -37.2% |
| 1964 | 593,568 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 370,064 tonnes | -37.7% |
| 1966 | 252,816 tonnes | -31.7% |
| 1967 | 549,600 tonnes | +117.4% |
| 1968 | 219,840 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 1969 | 498,304 tonnes | +126.7% |
| 1970 | 582,114 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 600,896 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 381,056 tonnes | -36.6% |
| 1973 | 201,520 tonnes | -47.1% |
| 1974 | 436,016 tonnes | +116.4% |
| 1975 | 669,976 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 1976 | 436,016 tonnes | -34.9% |
| 1977 | 344,416 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 1978 | 447,008 tonnes | +29.8% |
| 1979 | 142,896 tonnes | -68.0% |
| 1980 | 153,990 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 205,051 tonnes | +33.2% |
| 1982 | 271,314 tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1983 | 241,824 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 1984 | 267,472 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 289,456 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 186,864 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 1987 | 146,560 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 1988 | 121,020 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 1989 | 186,864 tonnes | +54.4% |
| 1990 | 274,800 tonnes | +47.1% |
| 1991 | 289,456 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 120,912 tonnes | -58.2% |
| 1993 | 51,296 tonnes | -57.6% |
| 1994 | 40,304 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1995 | 65,952 tonnes | +63.6% |
| 1996 | 47,632 tonnes | -27.8% |
| 1997 | 51,321 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 54,935 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 366,400 tonnes | +567.0% |
| 2000 | 1.36 million tonnes | +271.0% |
| 2001 | 1.56 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2002 | 1.23 million tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 601,117 tonnes | -51.3% |
| 2004 | 728,923 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 586,240 tonnes | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 952,368 tonnes | +62.5% |
| 2007 | 820,736 tonnes | -13.8% |
| 2008 | 648,528 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 608,443 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 1.23 million tonnes | +102.4% |
| 2011 | 1.66 million tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 1.70 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 1.14 million tonnes | -32.9% |
| 2014 | 1.16 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 923,328 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2016 | 1.12 million tonnes | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 1.55 million tonnes | +37.8% |
| 2018 | 3.25 million tonnes | +109.7% |
| 2019 | 3.93 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2020 | 4.33 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 2.88 million tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2022 | 2.92 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 3.24 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2024 | 3.26 million tonnes | +0.7% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.26 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 589,296 tonnes, 5.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.26 million tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.35 million tonnes, 29% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +567.0% | 54,935 tonnes | 366,400 tonnes |
| 2000 | +271.0% | 366,400 tonnes | 1.36 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 672,562 tonnes | 372,239 tonnes | 1.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 562,058 tonnes | 219,840 tonnes | 937,984 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 424,191 tonnes | 142,896 tonnes | 669,976 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 207,042 tonnes | 121,020 tonnes | 289,456 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 136,301 tonnes | 40,304 tonnes | 366,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 910,500 tonnes | 586,240 tonnes | 1.56 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.77 million tonnes | 923,328 tonnes | 3.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.33 million tonnes | 2.88 million tonnes | 4.33 million tonnes | 5 |
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 co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar was 3.26 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 coal recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 4.33 million tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Myanmar rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- Myanmar ranks 69th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.