emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar
Myanmar: emissions of air pollutants was 3.03 million tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
3.03 million tonnes
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
24th
of 220 countries
All-time high
3.17 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
108,575 tonnes
in 1750
Years of data
273
1750–2022
emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar, 1750–2022
Source: Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2022, emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar stood at 3.03 million tonnes.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar peaked at 3.17 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 108,575 tonnes, in 1750.
That places Myanmar 24th out of 220 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 108,575 tonnes | — |
| 1751 | 108,752 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1752 | 108,929 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1753 | 109,106 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1754 | 109,282 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1755 | 109,459 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1756 | 109,635 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1757 | 109,811 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1758 | 109,987 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1759 | 110,163 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1760 | 110,339 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1761 | 110,517 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1762 | 110,694 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1763 | 110,871 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1764 | 111,048 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1765 | 111,225 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1766 | 111,401 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1767 | 111,578 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1768 | 111,755 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1769 | 111,931 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1770 | 112,107 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1771 | 112,285 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1772 | 112,462 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1773 | 112,639 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1774 | 112,816 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1775 | 112,993 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1776 | 113,170 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1777 | 113,347 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1778 | 113,524 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1779 | 113,700 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1780 | 113,876 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1781 | 114,054 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1782 | 114,231 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1783 | 114,408 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1784 | 114,584 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1785 | 114,761 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1786 | 114,938 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1787 | 115,114 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1788 | 115,290 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1789 | 115,467 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1790 | 115,643 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1791 | 115,819 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1792 | 115,996 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1793 | 116,172 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1794 | 116,348 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1795 | 116,524 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1796 | 116,700 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1797 | 116,876 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1798 | 117,051 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1799 | 117,227 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1800 | 117,402 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1801 | 117,578 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1802 | 117,753 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1803 | 117,928 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1804 | 118,103 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1805 | 118,278 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1806 | 118,453 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1807 | 118,627 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1808 | 118,802 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1809 | 118,976 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1810 | 119,150 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1811 | 119,600 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1812 | 120,049 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1813 | 120,498 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1814 | 120,946 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1815 | 121,394 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1816 | 121,842 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1817 | 122,289 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1818 | 122,736 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1819 | 123,182 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1820 | 123,628 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1821 | 123,990 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1822 | 124,351 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1823 | 124,712 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1824 | 125,073 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1825 | 125,433 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1826 | 125,793 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1827 | 126,153 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1828 | 126,512 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1829 | 126,871 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1830 | 127,229 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1831 | 127,699 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1832 | 128,168 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1833 | 128,637 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1834 | 129,105 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1835 | 129,572 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1836 | 130,039 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1837 | 130,506 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1838 | 130,972 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1839 | 131,437 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1840 | 131,902 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1841 | 132,383 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1842 | 132,863 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1843 | 133,342 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1844 | 133,821 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1845 | 134,299 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1846 | 134,777 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1847 | 135,254 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1848 | 135,731 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1849 | 136,207 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1850 | 137,006 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1851 | 137,376 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1852 | 137,747 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1853 | 138,119 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1854 | 138,492 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1855 | 138,865 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1856 | 139,241 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1857 | 139,618 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1858 | 139,995 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1859 | 140,373 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1860 | 140,752 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1861 | 141,133 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1862 | 141,515 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1863 | 141,897 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1864 | 142,281 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1865 | 142,665 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1866 | 143,050 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1867 | 143,436 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1868 | 143,823 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1869 | 144,211 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1870 | 144,549 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1871 | 148,805 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1872 | 153,154 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1873 | 157,599 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1874 | 162,143 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1875 | 166,790 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1876 | 171,665 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1877 | 176,643 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1878 | 181,730 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1879 | 186,927 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1880 | 192,240 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1881 | 197,835 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1882 | 203,549 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1883 | 209,397 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1884 | 215,373 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1885 | 221,479 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1886 | 227,923 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1887 | 234,434 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1888 | 241,154 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1889 | 248,019 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1890 | 255,025 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1891 | 262,969 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1892 | 271,099 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1893 | 279,423 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1894 | 287,948 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1895 | 296,680 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1896 | 305,876 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1897 | 315,286 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1898 | 324,938 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1899 | 334,822 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1900 | 344,947 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1901 | 353,900 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1902 | 357,926 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1903 | 362,065 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1904 | 366,348 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1905 | 370,744 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1906 | 376,335 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1907 | 382,026 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1908 | 387,789 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1909 | 393,624 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1910 | 399,562 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1911 | 407,183 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1912 | 412,630 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1913 | 418,026 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1914 | 423,373 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1915 | 428,673 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1916 | 431,928 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1917 | 435,246 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 438,627 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1919 | 439,395 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1920 | 445,892 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1921 | 455,238 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1922 | 465,403 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1923 | 475,697 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1924 | 486,151 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1925 | 496,736 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1926 | 507,672 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1927 | 518,728 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1928 | 630,144 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 1929 | 637,540 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1930 | 649,771 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1931 | 655,672 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1932 | 669,477 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1933 | 682,749 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1934 | 697,775 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1935 | 709,964 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1936 | 725,077 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1937 | 740,653 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1938 | 749,677 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1939 | 767,210 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1940 | 779,232 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1941 | 793,566 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1942 | 734,314 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1943 | 729,556 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1944 | 739,995 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1945 | 753,320 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1946 | 758,959 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1947 | 773,648 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1948 | 791,559 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1949 | 804,675 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1950 | 891,749 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1951 | 922,384 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1952 | 960,941 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1953 | 997,966 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1954 | 1.03 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1955 | 1.06 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1956 | 1.11 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1957 | 1.15 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1958 | 1.21 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1959 | 1.26 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1960 | 1.29 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1961 | 1.31 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 1.36 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 1.38 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 1.42 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 1.45 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 1.47 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 1.53 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 1.53 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 1.59 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 1.65 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 1.68 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 1.70 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 1.73 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 1.79 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 1.84 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 1.87 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 1.90 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 1.94 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 1.98 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 2.02 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 2.05 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 2.09 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 2.12 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 2.17 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 2.31 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 2.33 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 2.31 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 2.29 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 2.37 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 2.33 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1991 | 2.29 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 2.38 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 2.25 million tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 2.29 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 2.34 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 2.31 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 2.36 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 2.42 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 2.37 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 2.42 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 2.48 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 2.56 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 2.71 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 2.68 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 2.68 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2.70 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 2.73 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 2.76 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 2.74 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2.66 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2.67 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 2.74 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.78 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 2.84 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 2.89 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 2.95 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 3.17 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 3.17 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.17 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 3.12 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 3.04 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 3.03 million tonnes | -0.5% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.03 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 486,552 tonnes, 6.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.03 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 179,591 tonnes, 16.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 109,370 tonnes | 108,575 tonnes | 110,163 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 111,136 tonnes | 110,339 tonnes | 111,931 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 112,904 tonnes | 112,107 tonnes | 113,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 114,672 tonnes | 113,876 tonnes | 115,467 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 116,436 tonnes | 115,643 tonnes | 117,227 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 118,190 tonnes | 117,402 tonnes | 118,976 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 121,169 tonnes | 119,150 tonnes | 123,182 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 125,252 tonnes | 123,628 tonnes | 126,871 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 129,336 tonnes | 127,229 tonnes | 131,437 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 134,058 tonnes | 131,902 tonnes | 136,207 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 138,683 tonnes | 137,006 tonnes | 140,373 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 142,476 tonnes | 140,752 tonnes | 144,211 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 165,000 tonnes | 144,549 tonnes | 186,927 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 219,140 tonnes | 192,240 tonnes | 248,019 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 293,407 tonnes | 255,025 tonnes | 334,822 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 369,570 tonnes | 344,947 tonnes | 393,624 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 423,464 tonnes | 399,562 tonnes | 439,395 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 511,920 tonnes | 445,892 tonnes | 637,540 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 704,802 tonnes | 649,771 tonnes | 767,210 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 765,882 tonnes | 729,556 tonnes | 804,675 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.06 million tonnes | 891,749 tonnes | 1.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.43 million tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 1.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.81 million tonnes | 1.65 million tonnes | 1.98 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.21 million tonnes | 2.02 million tonnes | 2.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.34 million tonnes | 2.25 million tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.65 million tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 2.76 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.90 million tonnes | 2.66 million tonnes | 3.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.07 million tonnes | 3.03 million tonnes | 3.12 million tonnes | 3 |
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- 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 emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar?
- Emissions of air pollutants in Myanmar was 3.03 million tonnes in 2022, according to Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.17 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest emissions of air pollutants recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 108,575 tonnes in 1750.
- How does Myanmar rank for emissions of air pollutants?
- Myanmar ranks 24th out of 220 countries with data for 2022.
- Is emissions of air pollutants rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.