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Germany: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , Germany's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 55.51.

That's down 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Germany ranks #37 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 49.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Germany Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
79.57
Trough
55.51
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-9.3%
-1.9% / yr
10-year change
-17.5%
-1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
55.5066
55.6814
57.5822
58.6240
59.1435
61.1892
63.3601
64.8481
65.4771
66.6234

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 Germany's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Germany's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 55.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Germany's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Germany rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Germany ranked #37 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Germany'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 Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 49.
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.