What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Myanmar?

Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Myanmar was 0.0599 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Myanmar?

The highest recorded value was 0.0816 tonnes per person in 2020.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Myanmar?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1928.

How does Myanmar rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?

Myanmar ranks 95th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Myanmar?

Over the last ten years it is up 162.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Myanmar data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Myanmar

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Myanmar
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Myanmar: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source was 0.0599 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0599 tonnes per person

Change on year

up 0.0%

World rank

95th

of 179 countries

All-time high

0.0816 tonnes per person

in 2020

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1928

Years of data

1928–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by source in Myanmar, 1928–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

Myanmar recorded 0.0599 tonnes per person for per capita co₂ emissions by source in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 162.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by source in Myanmar peaked at 0.0816 tonnes per person in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1928.

Myanmar ranks 95th 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1920s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	2
1930s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	10
1950s	0.0342 tonnes per person	0.0206 tonnes per person	0.0526 tonnes per person	10
1960s	0.0239 tonnes per person	0.0085 tonnes per person	0.0432 tonnes per person	10
1970s	0.0144 tonnes per person	0.0044 tonnes per person	0.0222 tonnes per person	10
1980s	0.0058 tonnes per person	0.0031 tonnes per person	0.0079 tonnes per person	10
1990s	0.0032 tonnes per person	0.001 tonnes per person	0.0082 tonnes per person	10
2000s	0.0195 tonnes per person	0.0124 tonnes per person	0.0342 tonnes per person	10
2010s	0.0345 tonnes per person	0.0181 tonnes per person	0.0747 tonnes per person	10
2020s	0.0619 tonnes per person	0.0539 tonnes per person	0.0816 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Myanmar

92 Argentina 0.0692 tonnes per person compare
93 Peru 0.0691 tonnes per person compare
94 Guatemala 0.0647 tonnes per person compare
96 Kenya 0.0571 tonnes per person compare
97 Antigua and Barbuda 0.0475 tonnes per person compare
98 Cyprus 0.0421 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Myanmar

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.5% (2100)
Population growth 0.6% (2025)
Population, total 54.85 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.1% (2025)
Urban population 16.78 million (2025)
Urban population 30.6% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.5799 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 727.90 million tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 0.5799 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.5799 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Myanmar →

Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co₂ emissions by source in Myanmar?: Per capita co₂ emissions by source in Myanmar was 0.0599 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Myanmar?: The highest recorded value was 0.0816 tonnes per person in 2020.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by source recorded in Myanmar?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1928.
How does Myanmar rank for per capita co₂ emissions by source?: Myanmar ranks 95th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by source rising or falling in Myanmar?: Over the last ten years it is up 162.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by source
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 17,915 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes per person.