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New Zealand: Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

In , New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 29.69.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21.85 . New Zealand ranks #31 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 34.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
33.88
Trough
29.69
1-year change
-0.9%
5-year change
-7.2%
-1.5% / yr
10-year change
-11.8%
-1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
29.6861
29.9659
31.1255
31.5684
31.6032
31.9732
32.3312
32.5093
32.8874
32.7200

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 New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 29.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #31 out of 198 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 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.