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New Zealand: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 34.40.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . New Zealand ranks #48 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 of 37.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
40.12
Trough
34.40
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
-7.5%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-12.5%
-1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
34.3955
34.7375
35.9220
36.4968
36.6527
37.1945
37.6328
37.9544
38.3758
38.3345

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 New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 34.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #48 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 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.