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United Kingdom: Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

In , United Kingdom's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 31.55.

That's down 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 21.85 . United Kingdom ranks #29 globally out of 198 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

United Kingdom Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
33.70
Trough
31.55
1-year change
-0.9%
5-year change
-2.9%
-0.6% / yr
10-year change
-2.6%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)
31.5477
31.8257
32.1910
32.1678
31.9897
32.4799
32.8477
33.2436
32.9791
32.5791

About Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.2 Liming, 3.C.3 Urea application, 3.C.4 Direct N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.5 Indirect N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.6 Indirect N2O Emissions from manure management, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). 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.AG.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 31.55, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) fell 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #29 out of 198 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e).
How does United Kingdom's Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 21.85, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 48.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (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 agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.2 Liming, 3.C.3 Urea application, 3.C.4 Direct N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.5 Indirect N2O Emissions from managed soils, 3.C.6 Indirect N2O Emissions from manure management, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). 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.AG.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.