Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Nepal
Nepal: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 290,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
290,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
91st
of 179 countries
All-time high
680,000 tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
100,000 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 290,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Nepal peaked at 680,000 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 100,000 tonnes, 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.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Nepal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 120,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 129,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 140,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 160,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 180,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1996 | 190,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 210,000 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 220,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 230,000 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 200,000 tonnes | -13.0% |
| 2002 | 210,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 200,000 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 220,000 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 210,000 tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 210,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 170,000 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 259,999 tonnes | +52.9% |
| 2009 | 340,000 tonnes | +30.8% |
| 2010 | 350,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 340,000 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 270,000 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2013 | 300,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2014 | 350,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 290,000 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 490,000 tonnes | +69.0% |
| 2017 | 590,000 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 640,000 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 660,000 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 680,000 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 380,000 tonnes | -44.1% |
| 2022 | 290,000 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 290,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 290,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 190,000 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 290,000 tonnes is above the median for South Asia, which is 290,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 220,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 225,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 340,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 428,000 tonnes | 270,000 tonnes | 660,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 410,000 tonnes | 290,000 tonnes | 680,000 tonnes | 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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Nepal?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Nepal was 290,000 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 680,000 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 100,000 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Nepal rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Nepal ranks 91st out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector 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 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.