Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth in Nepal

Nepal: Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth was 1.51 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1.51 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 128.3%
World rank
43rd
of 118 countries
All-time high
14.92 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-10.6 % change on previous year
in 1992
Years of data
58
1962–2019

Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth in Nepal, 1962–2019

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth in Nepal is 1.51 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 128.3% on the previous year and up 250.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth in Nepal peaked at 14.92 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -10.6 % change on previous year, in 1992.

That places Nepal 43rd out of 118 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth in Nepal, year by year

Annual values for Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth rate in Nepal, 1962 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0.1843 % change on previous year —
1963 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1964 1.01 % change on previous year —
1965 0.9081 % change on previous year -10.0%
1966 -0.9902 % change on previous year -209.0%
1967 4.94 % change on previous year -598.4%
1968 0.6693 % change on previous year -86.4%
1969 0.9598 % change on previous year +43.4%
1970 0.7928 % change on previous year -17.4%
1971 1.55 % change on previous year +95.2%
1972 -5.05 % change on previous year -426.2%
1973 7.62 % change on previous year -250.9%
1974 1.05 % change on previous year -86.3%
1975 1.29 % change on previous year +23.1%
1976 0.4639 % change on previous year -63.9%
1977 0.193 % change on previous year -58.4%
1978 -0.1111 % change on previous year -157.5%
1979 -0.6663 % change on previous year +500.0%
1980 1.7 % change on previous year -354.6%
1981 1.65 % change on previous year -2.9%
1982 -2.44 % change on previous year -248.4%
1983 5.48 % change on previous year -324.3%
1984 3.2 % change on previous year -41.7%
1985 1.03 % change on previous year -67.8%
1986 -4.15 % change on previous year -502.6%
1987 6.74 % change on previous year -262.7%
1988 1.91 % change on previous year -71.7%
1989 -1.21 % change on previous year -163.6%
1990 1.56 % change on previous year -228.2%
1991 -2.98 % change on previous year -291.3%
1992 -10.6 % change on previous year +255.9%
1993 14.92 % change on previous year -240.7%
1994 -5.66 % change on previous year -137.9%
1995 9.38 % change on previous year -265.9%
1996 0.9646 % change on previous year -89.7%
1997 -0.3235 % change on previous year -133.5%
1998 0.5224 % change on previous year -261.5%
1999 2.43 % change on previous year +365.0%
2000 0.5837 % change on previous year -76.0%
2001 -2.76 % change on previous year -573.0%
2002 1.82 % change on previous year -166.1%
2003 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2004 0.9564 % change on previous year —
2005 -1.14 % change on previous year -218.7%
2006 0.5005 % change on previous year -144.1%
2007 -7.09 % change on previous year -1517.5%
2008 7.62 % change on previous year -207.5%
2009 0.4308 % change on previous year -94.3%
2010 -4.8 % change on previous year -1213.5%
2011 1.03 % change on previous year -121.4%
2012 2.34 % change on previous year +128.3%
2013 -7.24 % change on previous year -409.5%
2014 4.67 % change on previous year -164.5%
2015 -4.14 % change on previous year -188.7%
2016 -4.38 % change on previous year +5.7%
2017 13.91 % change on previous year -417.5%
2018 -5.34 % change on previous year -138.4%
2019 1.51 % change on previous year -128.3%

Nepal compared with similar countries

  • Nepal's 1.51 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.71 % change on previous year, 89% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
  • Nepal's 1.51 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is -0.8524 % change on previous year. (5 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.9595 % change on previous year -0.9902 % change on previous year 4.94 % change on previous year 8
1970s 0.7123 % change on previous year -5.05 % change on previous year 7.62 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.39 % change on previous year -4.15 % change on previous year 6.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.02 % change on previous year -10.6 % change on previous year 14.92 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.0929 % change on previous year -7.09 % change on previous year 7.62 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.2449 % change on previous year -7.24 % change on previous year 13.91 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 40 Togo 3.31 % change on previous year compare
  2. 41 Iran 2.31 % change on previous year compare
  3. 42 Tanzania 1.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 44 Dominican Republic 1.51 % change on previous year compare
  5. 45 Sudan 1.5 % change on previous year compare
  6. 46 Italy 1.31 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 118 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth in Nepal?
Emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth in Nepal was 1.51 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 14.92 % change on previous year in 1993.
What is the lowest emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was -10.6 % change on previous year in 1992.
How does Nepal rank for emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth?
Nepal ranks 43rd out of 118 countries with data for 2019.
Is emission totals - emissions (ch4) - rice cultivation, annual growth rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 250.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
118 places, 6,259 data points, 1962–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Rice Cultivation. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.