In 2023, the United States dominated global methane emissions, contributing 81.23 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent with a 2.05% year-on-year increase, followed by the United Kingdom, Iceland, Latvia, and Ireland. Noteworthy trends include Italy's substantial 27.34% increase, Chile's remarkable 36.54% growth, and Portugal's 27.99% rise. Significant reductions were observed in Canada and Sweden, which decreased by 2.23% and 2.39% respectively. Over the five-year period, variations suggest dynamic methane emissions shifts, highlighting certain countries' growing environmental impact amidst global efforts to curb greenhouse gases.
Future trends to watch include:
- The efficacy of international agreements on methane reduction.
- Technological developments in reducing emissions, particularly in growing countries like Chile.
- Policy impacts in regions with notable emissions fluctuations, such as Italy and Portugal.
Top countries in Total Methane Emissions Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 81.23 | 2023 | +0.55% | +2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 7.31 | 2023 | +0.095% | +0.077% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 4.81 | 2023 | +0.0037% | -0.0091% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 1.15 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 0.85 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.73 | 2023 | +0.77% | +27.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 0.68 | 2023 | -0.48% | -2.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 0.6 | 2023 | -0.37% | -2.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 0.58 | 2023 | +1.87% | +36.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 0.39 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.28% | View data |
