Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Nepal
Nepal: Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions was 18.78 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18.78 million tonnes
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
92nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
18.78 million tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
179,536 tonnes
in 1965
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Nepal, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Nepal recorded 18.78 million tonnes for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 147.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Nepal peaked at 18.78 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 179,536 tonnes, in 1965.
That places Nepal 92nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions in Nepal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 179,536 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 190,528 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1967 | 212,512 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1968 | 252,816 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 1969 | 399,376 tonnes | +58.0% |
| 1970 | 227,168 tonnes | -43.1% |
| 1971 | 197,856 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1972 | 267,472 tonnes | +35.2% |
| 1973 | 421,360 tonnes | +57.5% |
| 1974 | 424,875 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 351,714 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1976 | 281,839 tonnes | -19.9% |
| 1977 | 336,399 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1978 | 328,981 tonnes | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 512,360 tonnes | +55.7% |
| 1980 | 541,295 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 453,186 tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1982 | 442,361 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 492,418 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1984 | 701,424 tonnes | +42.4% |
| 1985 | 676,018 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 697,014 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 860,680 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1988 | 975,970 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 893,564 tonnes | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 721,436 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1991 | 1.03 million tonnes | +42.3% |
| 1992 | 1.23 million tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 1.40 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 1.62 million tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1995 | 2.31 million tonnes | +42.6% |
| 1996 | 2.35 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 2.64 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 2.22 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1999 | 3.19 million tonnes | +43.5% |
| 2000 | 3.04 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 3.24 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 2.60 million tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 2.81 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 2.58 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 2.99 million tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 2.46 million tonnes | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 2.57 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 3.36 million tonnes | +30.5% |
| 2009 | 4.13 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2010 | 4.83 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 5.22 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 5.47 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 6.22 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 7.59 million tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 6.90 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 10.09 million tonnes | +46.1% |
| 2017 | 12.42 million tonnes | +23.1% |
| 2018 | 14.04 million tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2019 | 12.75 million tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 15.63 million tonnes | +22.6% |
| 2021 | 15.49 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 17.61 million tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 18.35 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 18.78 million tonnes | +2.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 18.78 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.04 million tonnes, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 18.78 million tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 19.80 million tonnes, 95% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 246,954 tonnes | 179,536 tonnes | 399,376 tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 335,002 tonnes | 197,856 tonnes | 512,360 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 673,393 tonnes | 442,361 tonnes | 975,970 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.87 million tonnes | 721,436 tonnes | 3.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.98 million tonnes | 2.46 million tonnes | 4.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.55 million tonnes | 4.83 million tonnes | 14.04 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.17 million tonnes | 15.49 million tonnes | 18.78 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More climate change data for Nepal
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,478 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,588 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Nepal?
- Kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions in Nepal was 18.78 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 18.78 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 179,536 tonnes in 1965.
- How does Nepal rank for kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions?
- Nepal ranks 92nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is kaya identity: drivers of co₂ emissions rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Kaya identity: drivers of CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.