CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Nepal
Nepal: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 55,214 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Nepal, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 55,214 tonnes for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in 2024.
That represents a change of down 55.0% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Nepal peaked at 162,676 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 39,930 tonnes, in 2016.
That places Nepal 54th out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Nepal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 51,826 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 45,256 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 44,144 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 39,930 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 59,228 tonnes | +48.3% |
| 2018 | 85,527 tonnes | +44.4% |
| 2022 | 162,676 tonnes | +90.2% |
| 2023 | 122,590 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2024 | 55,214 tonnes | -55.0% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 55,214 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,159 tonnes, 5.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 55,214 tonnes is above the median for South Asia, which is 52,602 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 54,319 tonnes | 39,930 tonnes | 85,527 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 113,493 tonnes | 55,214 tonnes | 162,676 tonnes | 3 |
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 from domestic air travel in Nepal?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Nepal was 55,214 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 162,676 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,930 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Nepal rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Nepal ranks 54th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.