Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia
Mongolia: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 1.83 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.83 million tonnes
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
42nd
of 179 countries
All-time high
2.70 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
220,000 tonnes
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia is 1.83 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia peaked at 2.70 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 220,000 tonnes, in 2000.
Mongolia ranks 42nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.09 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 420,000 tonnes | -61.5% |
| 1992 | 800,000 tonnes | +90.5% |
| 1993 | 420,000 tonnes | -47.5% |
| 1994 | 360,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 570,000 tonnes | +58.3% |
| 1996 | 610,000 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 230,000 tonnes | -62.3% |
| 1998 | 230,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 470,000 tonnes | +104.3% |
| 2000 | 220,000 tonnes | -53.2% |
| 2001 | 550,000 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 2002 | 280,000 tonnes | -49.1% |
| 2003 | 430,000 tonnes | +53.6% |
| 2004 | 380,000 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 490,000 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 2006 | 690,000 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 2007 | 980,000 tonnes | +42.0% |
| 2008 | 1.01 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 870,000 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2010 | 670,000 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 2011 | 1.12 million tonnes | +67.2% |
| 2012 | 1.18 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 1.38 million tonnes | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 1.20 million tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 830,000 tonnes | -30.8% |
| 2016 | 1.48 million tonnes | +78.3% |
| 2017 | 1.17 million tonnes | -20.9% |
| 2018 | 1.81 million tonnes | +54.7% |
| 2019 | 2.70 million tonnes | +49.2% |
| 2020 | 1.45 million tonnes | -46.3% |
| 2021 | 1.80 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2022 | 1.74 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 1.83 million tonnes | +5.2% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 1.83 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 430,000 tonnes, 4.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 1.83 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 595,000 tonnes, 3.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 520,000 tonnes | 230,000 tonnes | 1.09 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 590,000 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.35 million tonnes | 670,000 tonnes | 2.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 million tonnes | 1.45 million tonnes | 1.83 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More climate change data for Mongolia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 9.80 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,940 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 12,913 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 18.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 461.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 67.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 64.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2444 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Mongolia was 1.83 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.70 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 220,000 tonnes in 2000.
- How does Mongolia rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Mongolia ranks 42nd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.