Co2 emissions transport in Myanmar
Myanmar: Co2 emissions transport was 14.16 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions transport in Myanmar, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, co2 emissions transport in Myanmar stood at 14.16 million. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 303.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Myanmar peaked at 14.16 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.04 million, in 1992.
Myanmar ranks 54th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Co2 emissions transport in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.34 million | — |
| 1991 | 1.26 million | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 1.04 million | -17.5% |
| 1993 | 1.59 million | +52.9% |
| 1994 | 1.83 million | +15.1% |
| 1995 | 2.72 million | +48.6% |
| 1996 | 2.92 million | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 2.40 million | -17.8% |
| 1998 | 2.95 million | +22.9% |
| 1999 | 3.00 million | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 3.51 million | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 2.82 million | -19.7% |
| 2002 | 3.47 million | +23.0% |
| 2003 | 3.88 million | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 4.32 million | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 4.75 million | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 3.99 million | -16.0% |
| 2007 | 4.48 million | +12.3% |
| 2008 | 2.10 million | -53.1% |
| 2009 | 2.19 million | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 2.30 million | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 2.36 million | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 3.03 million | +28.4% |
| 2013 | 3.51 million | +15.8% |
| 2014 | 3.96 million | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 4.33 million | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 4.44 million | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 5.93 million | +33.6% |
| 2018 | 6.06 million | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 6.36 million | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 5.78 million | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 5.05 million | -12.6% |
| 2022 | 12.62 million | +149.9% |
| 2023 | 14.16 million | +12.2% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 14.16 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million, 4.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 14.16 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.11 million, 4.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions transport in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +149.9% | 5.05 million | 12.62 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.10 million | 1.04 million | 3.00 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.55 million | 2.10 million | 4.75 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.23 million | 2.30 million | 6.36 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.40 million | 5.05 million | 14.16 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 51 Bangladesh 14.90 million compare
- 52 New Zealand 14.78 million compare
- 53 Switzerland 14.49 million compare
- 55 Sweden 13.76 million compare
- 56 Hungary 13.60 million compare
- 57 Oman 13.54 million compare
More climate change data for Myanmar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 150.98 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 59,991 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,800 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 45,192 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 55.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 48,794 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 44,150 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions transport in Myanmar?
- Co2 emissions transport in Myanmar was 14.16 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 14.16 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 million in 1992.
- How does Myanmar rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Myanmar ranks 54th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 303.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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