Co2 emissions and gdp in Nepal
Nepal: Co2 emissions and gdp was 156.29 billion in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
156.29 billion
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
82nd
of 198 countries
All-time high
156.29 billion
in 2025
All-time low
35.31 billion
in 1990
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Nepal, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 156.29 billion for co2 emissions and gdp in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Nepal peaked at 156.29 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 35.31 billion, in 1990.
Nepal ranks 82nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Co2 emissions and gdp in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35.31 billion | — |
| 1991 | 37.55 billion | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 39.10 billion | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 40.60 billion | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 43.94 billion | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 45.46 billion | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 47.88 billion | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 50.30 billion | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 51.82 billion | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 54.10 billion | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 57.46 billion | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 60.22 billion | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 60.29 billion | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 62.67 billion | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 65.60 billion | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 67.88 billion | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 70.17 billion | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 72.56 billion | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 76.99 billion | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 80.48 billion | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 84.36 billion | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 87.25 billion | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 91.32 billion | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 94.54 billion | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 100.22 billion | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 104.21 billion | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 104.66 billion | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 114.05 billion | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 122.75 billion | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 130.92 billion | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 127.82 billion | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 134.00 billion | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 141.55 billion | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 144.35 billion | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 149.66 billion | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 156.29 billion | +4.4% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 156.29 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 66.76 billion, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 156.29 billion is below the median for South Asia, which is 236.78 billion, 66% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44.61 billion | 35.31 billion | 54.10 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.43 billion | 57.46 billion | 80.48 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.43 billion | 84.36 billion | 130.92 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 142.28 billion | 127.82 billion | 156.29 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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 co2 emissions and gdp in Nepal?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Nepal was 156.29 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 156.29 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 35.31 billion in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Nepal ranks 82nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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