Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Myanmar
Myanmar: Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled was 9.12 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Myanmar, 1928–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 9.12 billion tonnes for cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in 2024. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Myanmar peaked at 9.12 billion tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 43.60 million tonnes, in 1928.
Myanmar ranks 39th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 43.60 million tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 84.98 million tonnes | +94.9% |
| 1930 | 123.60 million tonnes | +45.4% |
| 1931 | 160.38 million tonnes | +29.8% |
| 1932 | 196.12 million tonnes | +22.3% |
| 1933 | 230.97 million tonnes | +17.8% |
| 1934 | 265.14 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1935 | 298.73 million tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1936 | 332.19 million tonnes | +11.2% |
| 1937 | 365.34 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1938 | 398.10 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1939 | 430.79 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1940 | 457.25 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1941 | 478.98 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1942 | 494.52 million tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1943 | 505.98 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1944 | 514.81 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1945 | 520.69 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1946 | 523.83 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1947 | 524.91 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1948 | 524.24 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 1949 | 521.26 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1950 | 547.75 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1951 | 590.14 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1952 | 644.63 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1953 | 709.96 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1954 | 786.04 million tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1955 | 872.27 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1956 | 966.77 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1957 | 1.07 billion tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1958 | 1.18 billion tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1959 | 1.33 billion tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1960 | 1.44 billion tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1961 | 1.52 billion tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1962 | 1.60 billion tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 1.69 billion tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 1.77 billion tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 1.86 billion tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 1.93 billion tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 2.00 billion tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 2.07 billion tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 2.71 billion tonnes | +31.4% |
| 1970 | 3.08 billion tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1971 | 3.34 billion tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1972 | 3.51 billion tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 3.65 billion tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 3.76 billion tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 3.86 billion tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 3.95 billion tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 4.04 billion tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 4.12 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 4.19 billion tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 4.27 billion tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 4.34 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 4.41 billion tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 4.48 billion tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 4.55 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 4.61 billion tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 4.66 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 4.71 billion tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 4.77 billion tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 4.82 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 4.88 billion tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 4.95 billion tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 5.02 billion tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 5.09 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 5.18 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 5.26 billion tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 5.35 billion tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 5.43 billion tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 5.54 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 5.66 billion tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 5.79 billion tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 5.91 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 6.02 billion tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 6.15 billion tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 6.29 billion tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 6.46 billion tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 6.66 billion tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 6.87 billion tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 7.06 billion tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 7.23 billion tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 7.39 billion tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 7.53 billion tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 7.66 billion tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 7.79 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 7.92 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 8.06 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 8.20 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 8.33 billion tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 8.46 billion tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 8.57 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 8.69 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 8.80 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 8.91 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 9.01 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 9.12 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 9.12 billion tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.88 billion tonnes, 4.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 9.12 billion tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.16 billion tonnes, 4.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | +94.9% | 43.60 million tonnes | 84.98 million tonnes |
| 1930 | +45.4% | 84.98 million tonnes | 123.60 million tonnes |
| 1969 | +31.4% | 2.07 billion tonnes | 2.71 billion tonnes |
| 1931 | +29.8% | 123.60 million tonnes | 160.38 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 64.29 million tonnes | 43.60 million tonnes | 84.98 million tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 280.14 million tonnes | 123.60 million tonnes | 430.79 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 506.65 million tonnes | 457.25 million tonnes | 524.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 870.22 million tonnes | 547.75 million tonnes | 1.33 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.86 billion tonnes | 1.44 billion tonnes | 2.71 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.75 billion tonnes | 3.08 billion tonnes | 4.19 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.56 billion tonnes | 4.27 billion tonnes | 4.82 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.24 billion tonnes | 4.88 billion tonnes | 5.66 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.44 billion tonnes | 5.79 billion tonnes | 7.23 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.99 billion tonnes | 7.39 billion tonnes | 8.57 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.91 billion tonnes | 8.69 billion tonnes | 9.12 billion 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 including land-use change, gaps filled in Myanmar?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled in Myanmar was 9.12 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 9.12 billion tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 43.60 million tonnes in 1928.
- How does Myanmar rank for cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled?
- Myanmar ranks 39th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change with 79 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Cumulative CO₂ emissions including land-use change with 79 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.