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

In , Italy's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 21.92.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21.85 . Italy ranks #41 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
23.04
Trough
21.73
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-3.8%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
+0.9%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
21.9227
21.9723
22.1422
22.5396
22.9137
22.7972
22.8164
22.1356
22.1116
21.7541

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 Italy's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Italy's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 21.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Italy's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Italy's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Italy rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Italy ranked #41 out of 198 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does Italy'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 Italy is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 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.