Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Bhutan

Bhutan: Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was 55.93 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
55.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 752.2%
World rank
1st
of 231 countries
All-time high
105.13 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-43.27 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1971–2023

-50050100197119972023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Bhutan is 55.93 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 752.2% on the previous year and up 460.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 105.13 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -43.27 % change on previous year, in 1989.

Bhutan ranks 1st of 231 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Bhutan, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year —
1972 0 % change on previous year —
1973 0 % change on previous year —
1974 0 % change on previous year —
1975 0 % change on previous year —
1976 0 % change on previous year —
1977 99.73 % change on previous year —
1978 50.07 % change on previous year -49.8%
1979 100 % change on previous year +99.7%
1980 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1981 33.18 % change on previous year —
1982 12.63 % change on previous year -61.9%
1983 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1984 55.45 % change on previous year —
1985 21.44 % change on previous year -61.3%
1986 -11.72 % change on previous year -154.6%
1987 87.27 % change on previous year -844.8%
1988 6.8 % change on previous year -92.2%
1989 -43.27 % change on previous year -736.7%
1990 105.13 % change on previous year -342.9%
1991 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1992 23.44 % change on previous year —
1993 -18.35 % change on previous year -178.3%
1994 17.05 % change on previous year -192.9%
1995 19.21 % change on previous year +12.6%
1996 20.56 % change on previous year +7.0%
1997 41.94 % change on previous year +104.0%
1998 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1999 1.3 % change on previous year —
2000 3.53 % change on previous year +171.5%
2001 -4.33 % change on previous year -222.9%
2002 9.39 % change on previous year -316.5%
2003 -11.83 % change on previous year -226.1%
2004 -24.83 % change on previous year +109.8%
2005 39.29 % change on previous year -258.2%
2006 -2.24 % change on previous year -105.7%
2007 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2008 8.52 % change on previous year —
2009 -8.76 % change on previous year -202.8%
2010 29.14 % change on previous year -432.6%
2011 18.72 % change on previous year -35.8%
2012 25.49 % change on previous year +36.2%
2013 9.98 % change on previous year -60.8%
2014 7.51 % change on previous year -24.8%
2015 -3.2 % change on previous year -142.6%
2016 19.4 % change on previous year -705.8%
2017 13.48 % change on previous year -30.5%
2018 10.21 % change on previous year -24.2%
2019 0.7049 % change on previous year -93.1%
2020 -39.6 % change on previous year -5717.5%
2021 2.32 % change on previous year -105.9%
2022 -8.58 % change on previous year -470.0%
2023 55.93 % change on previous year -752.2%

Bhutan compared with similar countries

  • Bhutan's 55.93 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.36 % change on previous year, 41.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Bhutan's 55.93 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 5.05 % change on previous year, 11.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Bhutan 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.

YearChange FromTo
2020 -5717.5% 0.7049 % change on previous year -39.6 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 27.76 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 9
1980s 16.18 % change on previous year -43.27 % change on previous year 87.27 % change on previous year 10
1990s 21.03 % change on previous year -18.35 % change on previous year 105.13 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.8715 % change on previous year -24.83 % change on previous year 39.29 % change on previous year 10
2010s 13.14 % change on previous year -3.2 % change on previous year 29.14 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.52 % change on previous year -39.6 % change on previous year 55.93 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 2 Pacific Islands Trust Territory 23.58 % change on previous year compare
  2. 3 China, Hong Kong SAR 14.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Vietnam 14.13 % change on previous year compare
  4. 4 Viet Nam 14.13 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Bhutan?
Energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Bhutan was 55.93 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 105.13 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was -43.27 % change on previous year in 1989.
How does Bhutan rank for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
Bhutan ranks 1st out of 231 countries with data for 2023.
Is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 460.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 14,853 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.