United States: Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
In , United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 2.00.
That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.08 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.PI.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.00
- Trough
- 1.62
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +2.8%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +9.2%
- +0.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 1.9966 | |
| 1.9692 | |
| 1.9596 | |
| 1.9071 | |
| 1.9165 | |
| 1.9419 | |
| 1.9312 | |
| 1.8068 | |
| 1.8723 | |
| 1.8961 |
About Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 2.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 194 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
- How does United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 0.08, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
- What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (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 electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.