Co2 emissions transport in Bhutan
Bhutan: Co2 emissions transport was 660,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions transport in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions transport in Bhutan is 660,000, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 61.0% on the previous year and up 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Bhutan peaked at 660,000 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 40,000, in 1990.
That places Bhutan 155th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 emissions transport in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,000 | — |
| 1991 | 40,000 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 50,000 | +25.0% |
| 1993 | 50,000 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50,000 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 70,000 | +40.0% |
| 1996 | 80,000 | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 80,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 90,000 | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 100,000 | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 110,000 | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 120,000 | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 140,000 | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 160,000 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 170,000 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 170,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 170,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 190,000 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 200,000 | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 220,000 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 280,000 | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 350,000 | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 400,000 | +14.3% |
| 2013 | 410,000 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 390,000 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 410,000 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 430,000 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 470,000 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 540,000 | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 540,000 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 380,000 | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 390,000 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 410,000 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 660,000 | +61.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 660,000 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million, 21% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 660,000 is below the median for South Asia, which is 5.62 million, 12% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65,000 | 40,000 | 100,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 165,000 | 110,000 | 220,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 422,000 | 280,000 | 540,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 460,000 | 380,000 | 660,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More climate change data for Bhutan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.70 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 581.26 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 78.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 503.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2952 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 129 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 40.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 88.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1518 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Bhutan?
- Co2 emissions transport in Bhutan was 660,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 660,000 in 2023.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 in 1990.
- How does Bhutan rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Bhutan ranks 155th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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