How does Nepal rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Nepal ranked #94 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Nepal: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Nepal: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Nepal's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 15.89.

That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2021.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Nepal ranks #94 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 17.38; 2021
Trough: 2.71; 2006
1-year change: +3.0%
5-year change: +18.1%; +3.4% / yr
10-year change: +116.1%; +8.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	15.8919
2023	15.4320
2022	15.0454
2021	17.3830
2020	16.4562
2019	13.4612
2018	14.9259
2017	13.1998
2016	10.7640
2015	7.3221

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.MT.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 Nepal's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Nepal's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 15.89, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Nepal's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nepal rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Nepal ranked #94 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Nepal's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Nepal is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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