In 2023, the United States led global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture with 604.69 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, showing a slight decrease of 0.8% from the previous year. Brazil followed closely with 558.32 million metric tons, experiencing a 1.64% increase. Notable trends include emissions from Kazakhstan growing by 3.97%, while European countries such as France, Germany, and the United Kingdom all showed declines. Smaller countries like Malta and Cyprus showed significant percentage increases, although their absolute emissions remained low.
Future trends to watch include advancements in agricultural technology and sustainable practices potentially decreasing emissions. Additionally, policy interventions and climate agreements may further influence emission trends, with an expected focus on reducing the impact of livestock and fertilizer use on global emissions.
Top countries in Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 604,690 | 2023 | +0.44% | -0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Brazil | 558,320 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 161,780 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 75,890 | 2023 | -0.69% | -1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Philippines | 67,160 | 2023 | +0.42% | +0.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 66,100 | 2023 | -0.33% | -1.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 55,630 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 54,720 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 47,680 | 2023 | +2.4% | +1.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kazakhstan | 46,000 | 2023 | +3.53% | +3.97% | View data |
