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

In , Paraguay's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 26.45.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Paraguay ranks #60 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
28.27
Trough
17.47
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
-1.8%
-0.4% / yr
10-year change
-6.4%
-0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
26.4489
26.3692
26.5220
27.2276
27.4733
26.9364
26.4356
27.0332
26.9823
27.4700

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 Paraguay's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Paraguay's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 26.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Paraguay's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Paraguay ranked #60 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Paraguay'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 Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 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.