Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal
Nepal: Ghg emissions by sector stacked was 290,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
290,000
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
91st
of 179 countries
All-time high
680,000
in 2020
All-time low
100,000
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal is 290,000, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal peaked at 680,000 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 100,000, in 1990.
Nepal ranks 91st 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.
Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100,000 | — |
| 1991 | 120,000 | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 129,999 | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 140,000 | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 160,000 | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 180,000 | +12.5% |
| 1996 | 190,000 | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 210,000 | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 220,000 | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 220,000 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 230,000 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 200,000 | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 210,000 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 200,000 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 220,000 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 210,000 | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 210,000 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 170,000 | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 259,999 | +52.9% |
| 2009 | 340,000 | +30.8% |
| 2010 | 350,000 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 340,000 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 270,000 | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 300,000 | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 350,000 | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 290,000 | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 490,000 | +69.0% |
| 2017 | 590,000 | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 640,000 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 660,000 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 680,000 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 380,000 | -44.1% |
| 2022 | 290,000 | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 290,000 | +0.0% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 290,000 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 190,000, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 290,000 is above the median for South Asia, which is 290,000, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167,000 | 100,000 | 220,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 225,000 | 170,000 | 340,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 428,000 | 270,000 | 660,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 410,000 | 290,000 | 680,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More climate change data for Nepal
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.93 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,890 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,588 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 699.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,263 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,590 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.76 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal?
- Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Nepal was 290,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ghg emissions by sector stacked recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 680,000 in 2020.
- What is the lowest ghg emissions by sector stacked recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 100,000 in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for ghg emissions by sector stacked?
- Nepal ranks 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ghg emissions by sector stacked rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ghg emissions by sector stacked. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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