Co2 emissions transport in Nepal
Nepal: Co2 emissions transport was 3.72 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co2 emissions transport in Nepal, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, co2 emissions transport in Nepal stood at 3.72 million.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in Nepal peaked at 4.54 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 340,000, in 1990.
That places Nepal 108th 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 transport in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 340,000 | — |
| 1991 | 400,000 | +17.6% |
| 1992 | 440,000 | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 480,000 | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 560,000 | +16.7% |
| 1995 | 620,000 | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 640,000 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 740,000 | +15.6% |
| 1998 | 770,000 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 780,000 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 830,000 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 750,000 | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 790,000 | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 780,000 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 840,000 | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 840,000 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 880,000 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 910,000 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 1.34 million | +47.3% |
| 2009 | 1.75 million | +30.6% |
| 2010 | 1.94 million | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 1.96 million | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1.67 million | -14.8% |
| 2013 | 1.88 million | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 2.13 million | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 1.81 million | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 3.04 million | +68.0% |
| 2017 | 3.74 million | +23.0% |
| 2018 | 4.03 million | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 2.49 million | -38.2% |
| 2020 | 3.97 million | +59.4% |
| 2021 | 4.54 million | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 3.65 million | -19.6% |
| 2023 | 3.72 million | +1.9% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 3.72 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.18 million, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 3.72 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 5.62 million, 66% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Co2 emissions transport in Nepal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +68.0% | 1.81 million | 3.04 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 577,000 | 340,000 | 780,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 971,000 | 750,000 | 1.75 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.47 million | 1.67 million | 4.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.97 million | 3.65 million | 4.54 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 106 Bahrain 3.97 million compare
- 107 Cameroon 3.78 million compare
- 109 Burkina Faso 3.68 million compare
- 110 Mongolia 3.58 million compare
- 111 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.30 million compare
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 transport in Nepal?
- Co2 emissions transport in Nepal was 3.72 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 4.54 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 340,000 in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for co2 emissions transport?
- Nepal ranks 108th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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