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

In , Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 250.90.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Pakistan ranks #7 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
250.90
Trough
143.22
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
+16.0%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+31.7%
+2.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
250.9017
244.2608
234.8408
231.4198
224.3113
216.3695
210.7676
205.1901
199.4107
194.5895

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 Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 250.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Pakistan rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Pakistan ranked #7 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Pakistan'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 Pakistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 22.
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.