In 2023, China and India were the largest contributors to global methane emissions from the field burning of agricultural residues, with 5.25 and 3.81 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, respectively. Year-over-year data indicates a modest decline in emissions in China by 1.4%, contrasted by a 0.7% rise in India. Notably, emissions have substantially decreased in Indonesia and countries like Austria, showcasing declines of 2.3% and 21.46%. Conversely, Norway showed a significant increase of 9.63% in emissions.
Over a five-year period, trends reflect divergent trajectories, highlighting localized efforts and priorities in addressing emissions. Largely, developing countries are prioritizing economic activities, showing varied results in emission reductions.
Future trends to watch include policy shifts towards sustainable agricultural practices, technological advancements in waste management, and international cooperative efforts to standardize emissions reductions. These could critically impact emission levels, driving greater variability in country-specific trends and potentially leading to a global decrease in methane emissions from field burning of agricultural residues.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Field Burning of Agricultural Residues by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 5,250 | 2023 | +0.6% | -0.014% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 3,810 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 821.78 | 2023 | +0.12% | -2.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 741.94 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 191.54 | 2023 | -1.58% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 59.49 | 2023 | -1.58% | -1.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Chile | 38.27 | 2023 | +1.2% | -2.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 33.54 | 2023 | +5.89% | +1.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 30.71 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 30.31 | 2023 | +3.05% | +0.95% | View data |
