In 2023, among the major contributors to global methane emissions from agriculture, Brazil leads with 394.46 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, followed by China with 365.77 million metric tons. Noteworthy increases occurred in Cyprus, while countries like Ukraine and Croatia saw significant declines. Brazil increased slightly by 1.29%, China slightly decreased by 0.62%, and Poland saw a marginal rise of 0.9%. New Zealand, Japan, and Croatia experienced minimal changes. Over five years, the CAGR has varied, displaying a shift in emissions dynamics due to evolving agricultural practices and environmental policies.
Future trends to watch include evolving agricultural technologies that may reduce emissions, global policy shifts aiming at mitigating climate change, and potential economic factors influencing agricultural output. Increased use of sustainable practices and continued international cooperation will be critical to managing and potentially reducing methane emissions globally.
Top countries in Methane Emissions from Agriculture by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Brazil | 394,460 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 365,770 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.62% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 106,380 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 100,360 | 2023 | +0.19% | -0.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Vietnam | 51,810 | 2023 | -0.96% | -1.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 34,230 | 2023 | -0.83% | -1.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 29,540 | 2023 | +0.16% | -0.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 26,470 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 21,970 | 2023 | -0.39% | +0.041% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Africa | 16,580 | 2023 | -0.85% | -1.12% | View data |
