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French Polynesia: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , French Polynesia's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 0.07.

That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . French Polynesia ranks #178 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

French Polynesia Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.07
Trough
0.06
1-year change
+1.0%
5-year change
+6.2%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+10.1%
+1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
0.0738
0.0731
0.0716
0.0700
0.0701
0.0695
0.0686
0.0683
0.0680
0.0675

About Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was French Polynesia's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, French Polynesia's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 0.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is French Polynesia's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
French Polynesia's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does French Polynesia rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, French Polynesia ranked #178 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does French Polynesia's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 46.79, so French Polynesia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.