United States: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
In , United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 418.87.
That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.78 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 419.24
- Trough
- 362.50
- 1-year change
- +0.7%
- 5-year change
- -0.1%
- 0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +4.2%
- +0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 418.8684 | |
| 415.8765 | |
| 400.4942 | |
| 388.4047 | |
| 381.7525 | |
| 419.2400 | |
| 397.1883 | |
| 378.8327 | |
| 362.5037 | |
| 391.4382 |
About Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. 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.FE.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 418.87, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 192 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
- How does United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.78, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
- What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
- A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.