In 2023, Indonesia had the highest methane emissions from rice cultivation, standing at 61.22 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Notable variations showed that Indonesia saw a -1.89% change from the previous year, indicating a slight reduction despite being the highest emitter. Russia and Kazakhstan followed with much lower emissions but showed different trends, with Russia experiencing a 0.95% increase while Kazakhstan decreased by -0.56%. Notably, Costa Rica exhibited the largest percentage reduction at -8.11%. Overall, emission trends have been collectively declining, with varying rates among the countries over recent years.
Looking forward, monitoring technological advances and policy implementations aimed at reducing agricultural methane emissions will be crucial. Countries with rising percentages may require intervention to align with global reduction targets, while those with decreasing trends will need to maintain and expand these efforts for sustainable outcomes in emission control.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Rice Cultivation by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Indonesia | 61,220 | 2023 | -1.14% | -1.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 584.81 | 2023 | -0.025% | +0.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Kazakhstan | 517.9 | 2023 | -0.0019% | -0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 465.56 | 2023 | -0.0041% | -0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Chile | 175.91 | 2023 | -0.048% | -3.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 159.32 | 2023 | +3.13% | -0.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 149.15 | 2023 | +0.11% | -1.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Costa Rica | 19.91 | 2023 | -7.05% | -8.11% | View data |
