Per capita co2 transport in Bhutan
Bhutan: Per capita co2 transport was 839.28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Per capita co2 transport in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita co2 transport in Bhutan is 839.28, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 59.9% on the previous year and up 48.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 transport in Bhutan peaked at 839.28 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 66.69, in 1991.
That places Bhutan 98th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita co2 transport in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 67.88 | — |
| 1991 | 66.69 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 86.54 | +29.8% |
| 1993 | 90.14 | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 90.17 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 127.74 | +41.7% |
| 1996 | 145.78 | +14.1% |
| 1997 | 143.19 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 158.05 | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 171.65 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 184.29 | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 196.46 | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 224.21 | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 250.91 | +11.9% |
| 2004 | 261.31 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 256.85 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 253.43 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 279.97 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 291.39 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 317.01 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 399.07 | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 493.38 | +23.6% |
| 2012 | 557.66 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 565.3 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 531.95 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 553.59 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 574.96 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 623.06 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 710.75 | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 706.04 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 493.5 | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 502.93 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 525.02 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 839.28 | +59.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 839.28 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 246.89, 3.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 839.28 is above the median for South Asia, which is 286.93, 2.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 114.78 | 66.69 | 171.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 251.58 | 184.29 | 317.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 571.57 | 399.07 | 710.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 590.18 | 493.5 | 839.28 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
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 per capita co2 transport in Bhutan?
- Per capita co2 transport in Bhutan was 839.28 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 transport recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 839.28 in 2023.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 transport recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.69 in 1991.
- How does Bhutan rank for per capita co2 transport?
- Bhutan ranks 98th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is per capita co2 transport rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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