Methane emissions by sector in Bhutan
Bhutan: Methane emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
58th
of 193 countries
All-time high
50,000 tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
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.
Methane emissions by sector in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1999 | 50,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2000 | 20,000 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 2001 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 40,000 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 2008 | 10,000 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 2009 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 2011 | 10,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2012 | 50,000 tonnes | +400.0% |
| 2013 | 10,000 tonnes | -80.0% |
| 2014 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 10,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 10,000 tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 20,000 tonnes, 50% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
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
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.70 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 581.26 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 78.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 503.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2952 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 129 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 40.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 88.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1518 kt (2050)
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.