CO₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: CO₂ emissions by sector was 5.21 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan stood at 5.21 million tonnes.
The figure is up 16.3% on the previous year and up 1,008.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 6.11 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Kyrgyzstan 53rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 20,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 250,000 tonnes | +733.3% |
| 2006 | 240,000 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 259,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 240,000 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 220,000 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 180,000 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 2011 | 240,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2012 | 270,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 470,000 tonnes | +74.1% |
| 2014 | 1.51 million tonnes | +221.3% |
| 2015 | 1.80 million tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 2.75 million tonnes | +52.8% |
| 2017 | 4.57 million tonnes | +66.2% |
| 2018 | 6.11 million tonnes | +33.7% |
| 2019 | 4.92 million tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 4.05 million tonnes | -17.7% |
| 2021 | 4.20 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 4.48 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 5.21 million tonnes | +16.3% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 5.21 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 630,000 tonnes, 8.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 5.21 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.03 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where CO₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +733.3% | 30,000 tonnes | 250,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 133,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 259,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.28 million tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 6.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.49 million tonnes | 4.05 million tonnes | 5.21 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
More climate change data for Kyrgyzstan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 50.11 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,659 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,143 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,517 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 456.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 404.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 52.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan?
- Co₂ emissions by sector in Kyrgyzstan was 5.21 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.11 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by sector recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for co₂ emissions by sector?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 53rd out of 187 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions by sector rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,008.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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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Emissions are measured in tonnes.