In 2023, Australia led global methane emissions from grasslands with 45.46 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent, experiencing a 5.95% decline from the previous year. The United Kingdom and the United States showed modest increases of 0.29% and 1.8%, respectively. Significant growth was noted in Italy and Croatia with 34.67% and 36.64% growth. Conversely, New Zealand and Poland experienced notable reductions. Over the past five years, trends have shown significant volatility, affecting the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) within these countries.
Future trends to watch in global methane emissions from grasslands involve the impact of climate change policies and technological advancements in methane reduction. Countries may adopt more sustainable farming practices to increase efficiency and mitigate emissions, driven by international environmental agreements and goals. Monitoring the effect of these policies will be crucial in projecting future emission trajectories.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Grassland Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 45.46 | 2023 | -3.41% | -5.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 27.45 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 8.71 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 4.5 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 3.62 | 2023 | -2.76% | +1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.68 | 2023 | -0.0011% | -0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 2.45 | 2023 | -0.61% | -1.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 1.68 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1.38 | 2023 | -6.49% | +34.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.24 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.64% | View data |
