The analysis of global methane emissions in 2023 indicates the United States as the top emitter, followed by Russia and Australia. Most countries, including the US, Canada, and Germany, underwent reductions, with noticeable year-on-year decline rates. Conversely, Russia, Ukraine, and Cyprus showed increased emissions in 2023. Over the past five years, a metric monitored as CAGR would provide a more detailed insight but indicates a trend of modest declines across many regions.
Future trends in methane emissions should focus on further technological advancements in emission reduction, international regulatory changes, and enhanced carbon capture methodologies to mitigate rising emissions in certain countries.
Top countries in Methane Emissions Without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Billion Grams of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 719,030 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 323,660 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 97,090 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 84,810 | 2023 | -3.23% | -3.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 71,010 | 2023 | -0.37% | +0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 49,500 | 2023 | -2.16% | -2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 46,390 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 42,440 | 2023 | -3.58% | -3.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 26,840 | 2023 | -0.85% | -0.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 25,040 | 2023 | -1.46% | -1.09% | View data |
