United States: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
In , United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 149.52.
That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.WA.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 175.03
- Trough
- 149.11
- 1-year change
- +0.3%
- 5-year change
- -6.2%
- -1.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- -4.3%
- -0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 149.5226 | |
| 149.1080 | |
| 149.1806 | |
| 152.7593 | |
| 154.6000 | |
| 159.4586 | |
| 157.0248 | |
| 153.7388 | |
| 151.6607 | |
| 155.0853 |
About Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the waste sector. This includes emissions from solid waste (IPCC 2006 codes 4.A Solid Waste Disposal, 4.B Biological Treatment of Solid Waste, 4.C Incineration and Open Burning of Waste) and wastewater treatment (IPCC 2006 code 4.D Wastewater Treatment and Discharge). 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.WA.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 149.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United States rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, United States ranked #2 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
- How does United States's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 8.07, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
- What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (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 waste sector. This includes emissions from solid waste (IPCC 2006 codes 4.A Solid Waste Disposal, 4.B Biological Treatment of Solid Waste, 4.C Incineration and Open Burning of Waste) and wastewater treatment (IPCC 2006 code 4.D Wastewater Treatment and Discharge). 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.WA.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.