CO₂ emissions from transport in Bhutan
Bhutan: CO₂ emissions from transport was 660,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from transport in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from transport in Bhutan is 660,000 tonnes, 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 from transport in Bhutan peaked at 660,000 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 40,000 tonnes, 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 from transport in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1993 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 70,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1996 | 80,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1997 | 80,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 100,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 110,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 120,000 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 140,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 160,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 170,000 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 170,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 170,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 190,000 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 200,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 220,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 280,000 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 350,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 400,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2013 | 410,000 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 390,000 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 410,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 430,000 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 470,000 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 540,000 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2019 | 540,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 380,000 tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 390,000 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 410,000 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 660,000 tonnes | +61.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 660,000 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million tonnes, 21% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 660,000 tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 5.62 million tonnes, 12% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 165,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 422,000 tonnes | 280,000 tonnes | 540,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 460,000 tonnes | 380,000 tonnes | 660,000 tonnes | 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 from transport in Bhutan?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Bhutan was 660,000 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 660,000 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Bhutan rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Bhutan ranks 155th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from 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 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.