Cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar
Myanmar: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal was 63.44 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
63.44 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
88th
of 179 countries
All-time high
63.44 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar is 63.44 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 76.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar peaked at 63.44 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1928.
That places Myanmar 88th out of 179 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.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1930 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1931 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1932 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1933 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1934 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1936 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1937 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1943 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1944 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1945 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1946 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1947 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1948 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1949 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1950 | 410,368 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 782,607 tonnes | +90.7% |
| 1952 | 1.33 million tonnes | +70.2% |
| 1953 | 2.00 million tonnes | +49.8% |
| 1954 | 2.72 million tonnes | +36.4% |
| 1955 | 3.27 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1956 | 3.94 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1957 | 4.69 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1958 | 5.61 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 1959 | 6.73 million tonnes | +19.9% |
| 1960 | 7.66 million tonnes | +13.9% |
| 1961 | 8.37 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1962 | 9.29 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1963 | 9.86 million tonnes | +6.2% |
| 1964 | 10.46 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 10.83 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 11.08 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 11.63 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 11.85 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 12.35 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 12.93 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1971 | 13.53 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 13.91 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 14.11 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1974 | 14.55 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 15.22 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 15.65 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 16.00 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 16.45 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 16.59 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 16.74 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 16.95 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 17.22 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 17.46 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 17.73 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 18.02 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 18.20 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 18.35 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 18.47 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 18.66 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 18.93 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 19.22 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 19.34 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 19.39 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 19.44 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 19.50 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 19.55 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 19.60 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 19.66 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 20.02 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 21.38 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 22.95 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 24.18 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 24.78 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 25.51 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 26.10 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 27.05 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 27.87 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 28.52 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 29.13 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 30.36 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 32.02 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 33.73 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 34.87 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 36.03 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 36.95 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 38.07 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 39.62 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 42.87 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2019 | 46.81 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 51.13 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 54.01 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 56.94 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2023 | 60.18 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 63.44 million tonnes | +5.4% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 63.44 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.26 million tonnes, 3.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 63.44 million tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 646.78 million tonnes, 10% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | +90.7% | 410,368 tonnes | 782,607 tonnes |
| 1952 | +70.2% | 782,607 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes |
| 1953 | +49.8% | 1.33 million tonnes | 2.00 million tonnes |
| 1954 | +36.4% | 2.00 million tonnes | 2.72 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.15 million tonnes | 410,368 tonnes | 6.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.34 million tonnes | 7.66 million tonnes | 12.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.89 million tonnes | 12.93 million tonnes | 16.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.78 million tonnes | 16.74 million tonnes | 18.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.47 million tonnes | 18.93 million tonnes | 20.02 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.75 million tonnes | 21.38 million tonnes | 29.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.13 million tonnes | 30.36 million tonnes | 46.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 57.14 million tonnes | 51.13 million tonnes | 63.44 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
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 cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from coal in Myanmar was 63.44 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 63.44 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1928.
- How does Myanmar rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from coal?
- Myanmar ranks 88th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.