In 2023, Australia led in global methane emissions from grassland, although it saw a decline of about 5.95%. The United Kingdom and Germany had modest changes with almost negligible movement. The United States experienced a slight increase of 1.8%. Notable spikes occurred in Italy and Croatia, with upsurges of 34.67% and 36.64%, respectively. Meanwhile, Hungary's emissions surged by 58.22%, whereas New Zealand saw a reduction of 12.91%. Yearly changes for other countries were less dramatic, indicating relative stability in their emissions patterns.
Future trends to watch include continued innovations in land management and methane capture technologies, which could potentially alter the emission landscape. Emission regulatory policies and climate action commitments will also play crucial roles in shaping these trends over the coming years.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Grassland by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 4,760 | 2023 | -3.41% | -5.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 2,870 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 911.32 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iceland | 470.51 | 2023 | +0.14% | +0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United States | 378.72 | 2023 | -2.76% | +1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 279.88 | 2023 | -0.0011% | -0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 256.05 | 2023 | -0.61% | -1.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 175.38 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 144.85 | 2023 | -6.49% | +34.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 130.05 | 2023 | +0.62% | +0.64% | View data |
