The 2023 data indicates that the United States holds the largest share of global methane emissions at 44.44 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent, despite witnessing a 1.46% year-on-year decrease. Russia follows with 20 thousand metric tons, experiencing a slight increase of 1.18%. Other major contributors like Mexico and France showed modest fluctuations, while Germany saw a significant reduction of 3.65%. Smaller European countries consistently observed minimal contributions and moderate declines.
Future trends show a potential for varying growth rates in methane emissions across countries. Watch for tighter regulations and technological advancements aimed at reducing emissions, particularly in high-output countries like the United States and Russia. Additionally, the impact of emerging climate policies may alter emissions dynamics in coming years.
Top countries in Methane Emissions (Without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry) Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 44.44 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 20 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 11.13 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 3.74 | 2023 | -1.33% | -1.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3.06 | 2023 | -2.16% | -2.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2.87 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 2.62 | 2023 | -3.58% | -3.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.58 | 2023 | -1.23% | -2.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 1.67 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.55 | 2023 | -1.46% | -1.09% | View data |
