Nepal: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

The latest value from 2020 is 14949 kt, an increase from 13861 kt in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 174561 kt, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Nepal from 1990 to 2020 is 4931 kt. The minimum value, 939 kt, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 15139 kt was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.