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Ireland: Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

In , Ireland's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 15.58.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21.85 . Ireland ranks #49 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Ireland Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
17.35
Trough
15.06
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
+0.1%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
-3.3%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
15.5829
15.5842
15.7284
15.9160
15.5830
15.5657
15.5296
17.3515
17.0465
16.3963

About Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.2 Liming, 3.C.3 Urea application, 3.C.4 Direct N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.5 Indirect N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.6 Indirect N2O Emissions from manure management, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). 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.AG.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Ireland's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Ireland's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 15.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Ireland's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ireland rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Ireland ranked #49 out of 198 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does Ireland's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 21.85, so Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 48.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (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 agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.2 Liming, 3.C.3 Urea application, 3.C.4 Direct N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.5 Indirect N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.6 Indirect N2O Emissions from manure management, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). 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.AG.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.