Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Bhutan
Bhutan: Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate was -65.31 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1978–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded -65.31 % change on previous year for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 317.3% on the previous year and down 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 750.73 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -749.2 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Bhutan ranks 147th of 214 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.
Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 200 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1982 | -78.02 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1983 | 228.26 % change on previous year | -392.5% |
| 1984 | -8.63 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 1985 | -49.98 % change on previous year | +479.2% |
| 1986 | -166.56 % change on previous year | +233.2% |
| 1987 | 750.73 % change on previous year | -550.7% |
| 1988 | -84.6 % change on previous year | -111.3% |
| 1989 | -749.2 % change on previous year | +785.6% |
| 1990 | 238.5 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 1991 | -99.99 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 1993 | -213.48 % change on previous year | +113.5% |
| 1994 | 192.04 % change on previous year | -190.0% |
| 1995 | 19.37 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 1996 | 34.88 % change on previous year | +80.1% |
| 1997 | 86.25 % change on previous year | +147.3% |
| 1998 | -105.36 % change on previous year | -222.2% |
| 1999 | 113.94 % change on previous year | -208.1% |
| 2001 | 505.98 % change on previous year | +344.1% |
| 2002 | -54.31 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 2003 | -99.97 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 2005 | 290 % change on previous year | -390.1% |
| 2006 | -222.77 % change on previous year | -176.8% |
| 2007 | 89.68 % change on previous year | -140.3% |
| 2009 | -85.29 % change on previous year | -195.1% |
| 2010 | 506.98 % change on previous year | -694.4% |
| 2011 | -54.44 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 2012 | 41.28 % change on previous year | -175.8% |
| 2013 | -16.93 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 2014 | -46.73 % change on previous year | +176.0% |
| 2015 | 60.28 % change on previous year | -229.0% |
| 2016 | 24.43 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2017 | -29.56 % change on previous year | -221.0% |
| 2018 | -63.35 % change on previous year | +114.3% |
| 2019 | -458.68 % change on previous year | +624.1% |
| 2020 | -200.1 % change on previous year | -56.4% |
| 2021 | 168.62 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 2022 | -60.62 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 2023 | -15.65 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 2024 | -65.31 % change on previous year | +317.3% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's -65.31 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 59.34 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's -65.31 % change on previous year is below the median for South Asia, which is -42.8 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 100 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 200 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | -28.67 % change on previous year | -749.2 % change on previous year | 750.73 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 29.57 % change on previous year | -213.48 % change on previous year | 238.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 60.47 % change on previous year | -222.77 % change on previous year | 505.98 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -3.67 % change on previous year | -458.68 % change on previous year | 506.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -34.61 % change on previous year | -200.1 % change on previous year | 168.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 144 Syria -58.13 % change on previous year compare
- 145 South Africa -58.75 % change on previous year compare
- 146 El Salvador -60.06 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Madagascar -65.58 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Mauritius -68.25 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Rwanda -70.17 % change on previous year compare
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 year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Bhutan?
- Year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate in Bhutan was -65.31 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 750.73 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -749.2 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Bhutan rank for year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate?
- Bhutan ranks 147th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is year-on-year change in co₂ emissions, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Year-on-year change in CO₂ emissions. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.