What is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal?

Annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal was 6.75 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Nepal?

The highest recorded value was 45.14 million tonnes in 1972.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Nepal?

The lowest recorded value was 2.95 million tonnes in 1859.

How does Nepal rank for annual co₂ emissions from land-use change?

Nepal ranks 61st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change rising or falling in Nepal?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Nepal data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Nepal: Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change was 6.75 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

6.75 million tonnes

Change on year

down 15.0%

World rank

61st

of 197 countries

All-time high

45.14 million tonnes

in 1972

All-time low

2.95 million tonnes

in 1859

Years of data

175

1850–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal, 1850–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal is 6.75 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 15.0% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal peaked at 45.14 million tonnes in 1972 and was at its lowest, 2.95 million tonnes, in 1859.

That places Nepal 61st out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1850s	3.26 million tonnes	2.95 million tonnes	4.09 million tonnes	10
1860s	3.04 million tonnes	2.96 million tonnes	3.13 million tonnes	10
1870s	5.30 million tonnes	4.18 million tonnes	5.98 million tonnes	10
1880s	4.01 million tonnes	3.64 million tonnes	4.85 million tonnes	10
1890s	4.17 million tonnes	3.91 million tonnes	4.34 million tonnes	10
1900s	10.02 million tonnes	7.24 million tonnes	11.63 million tonnes	10
1910s	16.04 million tonnes	14.25 million tonnes	17.49 million tonnes	10
1920s	13.91 million tonnes	13.44 million tonnes	15.21 million tonnes	10
1930s	12.39 million tonnes	12.22 million tonnes	12.71 million tonnes	10
1940s	12.87 million tonnes	12.43 million tonnes	13.49 million tonnes	10
1950s	17.82 million tonnes	15.91 million tonnes	20.41 million tonnes	10
1960s	18.72 million tonnes	15.75 million tonnes	36.73 million tonnes	10
1970s	31.53 million tonnes	24.90 million tonnes	45.14 million tonnes	10
1980s	20.19 million tonnes	18.38 million tonnes	22.13 million tonnes	10
1990s	16.53 million tonnes	12.85 million tonnes	19.61 million tonnes	10
2000s	19.73 million tonnes	17.81 million tonnes	22.20 million tonnes	10
2010s	10.65 million tonnes	6.53 million tonnes	17.91 million tonnes	10
2020s	8.39 million tonnes	6.75 million tonnes	9.37 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Nepal

58 India 7.55 million tonnes compare
59 Eritrea 7.41 million tonnes compare
60 Gabon 7.37 million tonnes compare
62 Lesotho 6.72 million tonnes compare
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64 Bhutan 6.54 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 197 places →

More climate change data for Nepal

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
Population growth -0.1% (2025)
Population, total 29.62 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.2% (2025)
Urban population 19.84 million (2025)
Urban population 67.0% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.6332 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 232.10 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 0.6332 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.6332 tonnes per person (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal?: Annual co₂ emissions from land-use change in Nepal was 6.75 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Nepal?: The highest recorded value was 45.14 million tonnes in 1972.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from land-use change recorded in Nepal?: The lowest recorded value was 2.95 million tonnes in 1859.
How does Nepal rank for annual co₂ emissions from land-use change?: Nepal ranks 61st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from land-use change rising or falling in Nepal?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from land-use change
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 197 places, 34,475 data points, 1850–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from land-use change, measured in tonnes.