CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Nepal
Nepal: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 497,755 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Nepal, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 497,755 tonnes for co₂ emissions from international aviation in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Nepal peaked at 541,261 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 183,414 tonnes, in 2020.
Nepal ranks 89th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Nepal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 358,660 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 430,237 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2015 | 404,677 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 409,107 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 498,008 tonnes | +21.7% |
| 2018 | 531,909 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 541,261 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 183,414 tonnes | -66.1% |
| 2021 | 216,172 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 431,489 tonnes | +99.6% |
| 2023 | 480,626 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 497,755 tonnes | +3.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 497,755 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 193,668 tonnes, 2.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 497,755 tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 1.02 million tonnes, 49% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 453,408 tonnes | 358,660 tonnes | 541,261 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 361,891 tonnes | 183,414 tonnes | 497,755 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More climate change data for Nepal
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- 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 from international aviation in Nepal?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Nepal was 497,755 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 541,261 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 183,414 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Nepal rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Nepal ranks 89th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.