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

In , India's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 861.61.

That's up 1.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . India ranks #2 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
861.61
Trough
706.92
1-year change
+1.8%
5-year change
+10.1%
+1.9% / yr
10-year change
+15.1%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
861.6116
846.5689
821.9515
801.7540
788.6121
782.5528
782.4685
769.4826
764.8651
756.7342

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 India's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, India's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 861.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
India's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, India ranked #2 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.