Bhutan Environment: Pollution
Bhutan BT: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total
BT: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 52.941 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.522 % for 2007. BT: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 54.762 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.095 % in 1991 and a record low of 51.333 % in 1989. BT: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural methane emissions are emissions from animals, animal waste, rice production, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.791 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Bhutan BT: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total
BT: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 58.824 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.111 % for 2007. BT: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 56.495 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.588 % in 1995 and a record low of 51.191 % in 1970. BT: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are emissions produced through fertilizer use (synthetic and animal manure), animal waste management, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 42.058 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Bhutan BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price
BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data was reported at 0.179 kg in 2014. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.174 kg for 2013. BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.158 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.246 kg in 1997 and a record low of 0.095 kg in 2009. BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. 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.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.179 2014 | yearly | 1990 - 2014 |
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BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price
BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data was reported at 0.585 kg in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.581 kg for 2017. BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.404 kg from Dec 1980 (Median) to 2018, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.661 kg in 1997 and a record low of 0.133 kg in 1980. BT: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. 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.; ; Data for up to 1990 are sourced from Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States. Data from 1990 are CAIT data: Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.KD for the denominator's source.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.585 2018 | yearly | 1980 - 2018 |
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Bhutan BT: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total
BT: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 41.176 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 36.957 % for 2007. BT: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 34.008 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.176 % in 2008 and a record low of 30.683 % in 1987. BT: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions from energy processes are emissions from the production, handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 36.449 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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BT: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990
BT: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 92.578 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 90.690 % for 2011. BT: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 25.618 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.578 % in 2012 and a record low of -0.886 % in 1991. BT: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 92.578 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Bhutan BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total
BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data was reported at 41.176 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.889 % for 2007. BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 40.091 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44.114 % in 1970 and a record low of 29.412 % in 1996. BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions from energy processes are emissions produced by the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.382 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990
BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 210.425 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 207.382 % for 2011. BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 21.807 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 210.425 % in 2012 and a record low of -2.128 % in 1992. BT: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 210.425 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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BT: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
BT: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 157.546 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 154.628 % for 2011. BT: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 31.686 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 201.339 % in 1999 and a record low of -0.252 % in 1991. BT: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Total greenhouse gas emissions are composed of CO2 totals excluding short-cycle biomass burning (such as agricultural waste burning and savanna burning) but including other biomass burning (such as forest fires, post-burn decay, peat fires and decay of drained peatlands), all anthropogenic CH4 sources, N2O sources and F-gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF6). Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 157.546 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |