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

In , Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 50.87.

That's down 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Japan ranks #39 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
58.44
Trough
50.87
1-year change
-0.9%
5-year change
-2.2%
-0.4% / yr
10-year change
-7.3%
-0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
50.8685
51.3546
51.6423
51.9601
51.6049
52.0135
52.4743
53.1871
53.3382
53.6769

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 Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 50.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Japan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Japan rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Japan ranked #39 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Japan'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 Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.
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.