Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Myanmar
Myanmar: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 1.58 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.58 million tonnes
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
46th
of 179 countries
All-time high
5.81 million tonnes
in 2019
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Myanmar, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 1.58 million tonnes for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Myanmar peaked at 5.81 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Myanmar ranks 46th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 180,000 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 370,000 tonnes | +105.6% |
| 1994 | 490,000 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 1995 | 530,000 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 470,000 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 1997 | 560,000 tonnes | +19.1% |
| 1998 | 790,000 tonnes | +41.1% |
| 1999 | 1.03 million tonnes | +30.4% |
| 2000 | 630,000 tonnes | -38.8% |
| 2001 | 650,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 490,000 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2003 | 690,000 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 2004 | 740,000 tonnes | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 740,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 770,000 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 760,000 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 740,000 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 740,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 550,000 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 2011 | 750,000 tonnes | +36.4% |
| 2012 | 1.76 million tonnes | +134.7% |
| 2013 | 2.37 million tonnes | +34.7% |
| 2014 | 2.92 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2015 | 3.28 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2016 | 4.25 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2017 | 5.54 million tonnes | +30.4% |
| 2018 | 5.62 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 5.81 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 5.38 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 4.83 million tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2022 | 1.46 million tonnes | -69.8% |
| 2023 | 1.58 million tonnes | +8.2% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 1.58 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 190,000 tonnes, 8.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 1.58 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 595,000 tonnes, 2.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 442,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 695,000 tonnes | 490,000 tonnes | 770,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.29 million tonnes | 550,000 tonnes | 5.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.31 million tonnes | 1.46 million tonnes | 5.38 million tonnes | 4 |
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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Myanmar?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Myanmar was 1.58 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 5.81 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Myanmar rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Myanmar ranks 46th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.