Methane emissions by sector in Bhutan
Bhutan: Methane emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions by sector in Bhutan is 10,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Bhutan peaked at 50,000 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2002.
Bhutan ranks 58th of 193 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Bhutan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.6% (2025)
- Population, total 796,682 (2025)
- Urban population growth 2.7% (2025)
- Urban population 346,000 (2025)
- Urban population 43.4% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.09 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 29.80 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 2.09 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.09 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Bhutan?
- Methane emissions by sector in Bhutan was 10,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 50,000 tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Bhutan rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Bhutan ranks 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane 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.