Iran, Islamic Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 175.70.
That's up 6.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #8 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 175.70
- Trough
- 129.07
- 1-year change
- +6.2%
- 5-year change
- +27.8%
- +5.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +36.1%
- +3.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 175.7033 | |
| 165.4238 | |
| 150.5964 | |
| 143.8628 | |
| 130.5675 | |
| 137.4318 | |
| 155.1756 | |
| 162.4277 | |
| 158.2839 | |
| 129.3724 |
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.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 175.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 6.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #8 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.
- 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).
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.