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Myanmar

Myanmar emitted about 31.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 76th largest emitter. About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
32Mt

0.08% of the world · 76th largest

Per person
0.6t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+174%

+646% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.73bn t

0.04% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
48%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202431.60
202331.79
202231.64
202129.29
202034.59
201933.62
201834.02
201723.63
201621.14
201521.88
201415.85
201312.72
201211.83
201115.12
201013.13
200910.21
20089.77
200712.85
200612.82
200511.55
200412.57
200310.00
20029.33
20018.86
200010.22
19998.93
19988.05
19977.42
19967.19
19956.89
19946.17
19935.30
19924.84
19914.14
19904.24

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Myanmar

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Myanmar

Where Myanmar's electricity came from, 2024

  • Coal 5.5%
  • Gas 46.1%
  • Oil 0.6%
  • Hydro 46.1%
  • Solar 0.6%
  • Bioenergy & other 1.2%

Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·

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About Myanmar's emissions

How much CO₂ does Myanmar emit?

Myanmar emitted about 31.6 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 76th largest emitter.

What are Myanmar's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 12% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Myanmar's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +174% compared with 2005 and +646% compared with 1990.

How much of Myanmar's electricity is renewable?

47.9% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.