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

In , Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 38.90.

That's down 0.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21.85 . Japan ranks #25 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 34.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
42.01
Trough
34.57
1-year change
-0.5%
5-year change
+0.9%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
-2.3%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
38.9033
39.0971
39.0620
39.1458
38.8558
38.5527
38.6666
38.5742
38.6827
38.9517

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 Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 38.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Japan rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Japan ranked #25 out of 198 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does Japan'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 Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 34.
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.