How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?

In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #126 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).

Korea, Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Name: Korea, Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
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In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 12.04.

That's down 2.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 75.01 . Korea, Rep. ranks #126 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 16.81; 2022
Trough: -9.62; 2005
1-year change: -2.1%
5-year change: +139.0%; +19.0% / yr
10-year change: +4,330.2%; +46.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
2024	12.0380
2023	12.2987
2022	16.8063
2021	16.2378
2020	12.1530
2019	5.0378
2018	4.1876
2017	3.4698
2016	2.4510
2015	2.0977

About Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 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). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CH4.ZG.AR5 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024?: In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 12.04, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) fell 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?: In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #126 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).
How does Korea, Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) compare to the world average?: The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024 was 75.01, so Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 37.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) and how is it measured?: Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 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). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.ZG.AR5), CC BY 4.0.