CO2 Emissions per Capita: Nepal

Analysis# Nepal CO2 Emissions per Capita Nepal's per capita CO2 emissions reached 0.536 metric tons in 2024, approaching its all-time peak of 0.59 metric tons recorded in 2021. Since 1970, emissions have surged 1,885%, climbing from just 0.025 metric tons—a dramatic shift reflecting the country's rapid industrialization and energy consumption growth over five decades. The period from 2015 to 2021 saw the steepest acceleration, with emissions nearly doubling from 0.263 to 0.59 metric tons. A notable dip in 2022 to 0.506 metric tons suggests potential volatility, though 2023 and 2024 figures indicate stabilization around 0.52–0.536 metric tons. Nepal's per capita emissions remain among the lowest globally, yet the upward trajectory underscores the environmental pressures accompanying economic development.