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United Arab Emirates: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , United Arab Emirates's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 37.08.

That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . United Arab Emirates ranks #47 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

United Arab Emirates Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
37.08
Trough
24.33
1-year change
+1.1%
5-year change
+5.6%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+16.7%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
37.0837
36.6626
36.9459
33.9720
33.7297
35.1105
34.0746
33.9621
35.2504
34.2322

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 United Arab Emirates's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 37.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #47 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 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.