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

In , Mexico's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 150.68.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Mexico ranks #11 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
151.01
Trough
139.55
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
+4.6%
+0.9% / yr
10-year change
+5.5%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
150.6783
151.0079
149.5285
147.0520
145.7119
144.0582
143.3238
142.5198
143.6991
143.2195

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 Mexico's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Mexico's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 150.68, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mexico's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Mexico's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mexico rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Mexico ranked #11 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Mexico'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 Mexico is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 39.
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.