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

In , Peru's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 25.85.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Peru ranks #62 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
25.85
Trough
22.04
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+5.1%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+6.8%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
25.8470
25.6570
25.4450
24.9958
24.5435
24.5989
24.3696
24.1562
24.1741
24.2011

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 Peru's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Peru's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 25.85, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Peru's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Peru's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Peru rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Peru ranked #62 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 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.