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Nepal

Nepal emitted about 18.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 92nd largest emitter. About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 13% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

CO₂ in 2024
19Mt

0.05% of the world · 92nd largest

Per person
0.6t

World average 4.7 t

Change since 2005
+529%

+2,504% since 1990

Total since 1850
0.23bn t

0.01% of all CO₂ ever emitted

Renewable electricity
100%

World 34% (2024)

Annual CO₂ emissions

million tonnes, fossil fuels and industry
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YearCO₂ (Mt)
202418.78
202318.35
202217.61
202115.49
202015.63
201912.75
201814.04
201712.42
201610.09
20156.91
20147.59
20136.22
20125.47
20115.22
20104.83
20094.13
20083.36
20072.57
20062.46
20052.99
20042.58
20032.81
20022.60
20013.24
20003.04
19993.19
19982.22
19972.64
19962.35
19952.31
19941.62
19931.40
19921.23
19911.03
19900.72

Per person vs the world

tonnes of CO₂
  • World average
  • Nepal

Renewable share of electricity

%
  • World
  • Nepal

Where Nepal's electricity came from, 2024

  • Hydro 98.8%
  • Wind 0.1%
  • Solar 1.1%

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

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Nepal in the world

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About Nepal's emissions

How much CO₂ does Nepal emit?

Nepal emitted about 18.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, making it the 92nd largest emitter.

What are Nepal's CO₂ emissions per person?

About 0.6 tonnes per person per year, 13% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.

Are Nepal's emissions going down?

No. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were +529% compared with 2005 and +2,504% compared with 1990.

How much of Nepal's electricity is renewable?

100.0% in 2024, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.