How does Bhutan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?

In 2024, Bhutan ranked #115 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).

Bhutan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Name: Bhutan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
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In 2024, Bhutan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 2.01.

That's up 1.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.50 . Bhutan ranks #115 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 2.36; 2019
Trough: 0.82; 2005
1-year change: +1.3%
5-year change: -14.8%; -3.2% / yr
10-year change: +30.6%; +2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
2024	2.0112
2023	1.9847
2022	1.9429
2021	1.9918
2020	1.8352
2019	2.3617
2018	2.3040
2017	1.9535
2016	1.9046
2015	1.7683

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)

Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Bhutan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024?: In 2024, Bhutan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) was 2.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bhutan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) rising or falling?: Bhutan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) rose 1.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bhutan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)?: In 2024, Bhutan ranked #115 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita).
How does Bhutan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) in 2024 was 4.50, so Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita) and how is it measured?: Total annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values divided by the economy's population. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.