Methane emissions by sector in Nepal
Nepal: Methane emissions by sector was 720,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane 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 methane emissions by sector in Nepal is 720,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 157.1% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Nepal peaked at 1.54 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 60,000 tonnes, in 2002.
Nepal ranks 21st of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 406,000 tonnes | 200,000 tonnes | 470,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 320,000 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 500,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 592,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 1.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 485,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 820,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Nepal
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.3% (2100)
- Population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Population, total 29.62 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Urban population 19.84 million (2025)
- Urban population 67.0% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.6332 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 232.10 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.6332 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.6332 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Nepal?
- Methane emissions by sector in Nepal was 720,000 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.54 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,000 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Nepal rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Nepal ranks 21st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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 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.