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

In , Romania's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 18.23.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Romania ranks #76 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 49.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
22.49
Trough
18.23
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-5.8%
-1.2% / yr
10-year change
-8.2%
-0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
18.2273
18.2615
18.5685
18.8039
18.9253
19.3522
19.4402
19.7481
19.6966
19.7731

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 Romania's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Romania's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 18.23, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Romania's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Romania's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Romania rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Romania ranked #76 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Romania'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 Romania is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 49.
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.