CO₂ emissions from transport in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: CO₂ emissions from transport was 14.90 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
14.90 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
51st
of 191 countries
All-time high
14.90 million tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
1.67 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Bangladesh, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 14.90 million tonnes for co₂ emissions from transport in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 81.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Bangladesh peaked at 14.90 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.67 million tonnes, in 1990.
That places Bangladesh 51st out of 191 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 from transport in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.67 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.85 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1992 | 2.12 million tonnes | +14.6% |
| 1993 | 2.18 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 2.23 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 2.69 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 2.96 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 3.35 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 3.43 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 3.13 million tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 3.05 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 3.83 million tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 3.89 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 3.98 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 4.58 million tonnes | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 5.10 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 5.31 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 5.42 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 6.07 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 6.39 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 7.39 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 8.62 million tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 8.70 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 8.22 million tonnes | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 8.89 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 9.33 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 9.89 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 11.03 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 12.75 million tonnes | +15.6% |
| 2019 | 13.46 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 12.66 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 13.99 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 14.79 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 14.90 million tonnes | +0.7% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 14.90 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 4.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 14.90 million tonnes is above the median for South Asia, which is 5.62 million tonnes, 2.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.56 million tonnes | 1.67 million tonnes | 3.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.76 million tonnes | 3.05 million tonnes | 6.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.83 million tonnes | 7.39 million tonnes | 13.46 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.09 million tonnes | 12.66 million tonnes | 14.90 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More climate change data for Bangladesh
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.05 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 53,978 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,421 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 42,556 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,520 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 45,925 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 15,205 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 30,719 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 57.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from transport in Bangladesh?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Bangladesh was 14.90 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 14.90 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.67 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Bangladesh rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Bangladesh ranks 51st out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.3%. 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 from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.