The global methane emissions from wetlands in 2023 saw Germany leading at 5.53 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, followed by Iceland at 3.18 million. Notable decreases were seen in Australia and Finland with year-on-year reductions of -1.7% and -2.97% respectively. Conversely, slight increases were observed in South Korea and Ukraine. Over the past five years, countries such as France and Ukraine exhibited varying trends, impacting the overall CAGR.
Looking forward, future trends to watch include the impact of climate policies on wetland conservation, technological advancements in monitoring emissions, and potential shifts in natural wetland distribution influenced by climate change dynamics.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Wetlands by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,530 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 3,180 | 2023 | +0.0061% | -0.025% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 2,330 | 2023 | +2.25% | -1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 302.34 | 2023 | +0.71% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 68.85 | 2023 | -4.04% | -2.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 13.58 | 2023 | +3.58% | +2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 11.2 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 6.53 | 2023 | -2.57% | -4.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.11 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
