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

In , United States's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 843.36.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . United States ranks #3 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
866.55
Trough
795.11
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
-2.7%
-0.5% / yr
10-year change
+1.6%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
843.3596
841.5106
829.0586
825.0979
823.9331
866.5520
841.9120
812.8036
795.1055
819.5369

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 States's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, United States's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 843.36, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
United States's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, United States ranked #3 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
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.