CO₂ emissions by sector in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: CO₂ emissions by sector was 10.08 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Bangladesh, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by sector in Bangladesh is 10.08 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 18.8% on the previous year and up 53.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Bangladesh peaked at 12.52 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.94 million tonnes, in 1991.
Bangladesh ranks 35th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.59 million tonnes | 1.94 million tonnes | 3.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.86 million tonnes | 3.52 million tonnes | 5.65 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.77 million tonnes | 6.33 million tonnes | 12.27 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.43 million tonnes | 10.08 million tonnes | 12.52 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 32 South Africa 15.88 million tonnes compare
- 33 Ukraine 14.32 million tonnes compare
- 34 Australia 12.95 million tonnes compare
- 36 Philippines 9.94 million tonnes compare
- 37 Azerbaijan 9.86 million tonnes compare
- 38 Romania 9.28 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Bangladesh
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 2.0% (2100)
- Population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Population, total 175.69 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.9% (2025)
- Urban population 58.40 million (2025)
- Urban population 33.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.6241 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.00 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.6241 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.6241 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Bangladesh?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Bangladesh was 10.08 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 12.52 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.94 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does Bangladesh rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Bangladesh ranks 35th out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.