Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) was 651.79 Mt CO2e in 2024. ▲ Rising
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture in Least developed countries, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture in Least developed countries is 651.79 Mt CO2e, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture in Least developed countries peaked at 651.79 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 249.47 Mt CO2e, in 1974.
Least developed countries ranks 21st of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 257.1 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 254.98 Mt CO2e | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 250.34 Mt CO2e | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 250.22 Mt CO2e | -0.0% |
| 1974 | 249.47 Mt CO2e | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 256.95 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 258.3 Mt CO2e | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 262.55 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 273.5 Mt CO2e | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 277.27 Mt CO2e | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 280.85 Mt CO2e | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 287.57 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 293.6 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 293.77 Mt CO2e | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 286.64 Mt CO2e | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 291.76 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 293.19 Mt CO2e | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 291.12 Mt CO2e | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 297.11 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 303.03 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 307.09 Mt CO2e | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 310.88 Mt CO2e | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 321.37 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 326.02 Mt CO2e | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 334.5 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 344.71 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 351.09 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 359.8 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 369.86 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 387.01 Mt CO2e | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 390.79 Mt CO2e | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 398.85 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 412.11 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 425.86 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 433.27 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 452.77 Mt CO2e | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 467.3 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 480.27 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 499.51 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 511.4 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 526.43 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 526.84 Mt CO2e | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 538.63 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 548.88 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 561.09 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 570.47 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 583.02 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 594.93 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 589.95 Mt CO2e | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 604.54 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 615.73 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 626.65 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 636.37 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 643.26 Mt CO2e | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 651.79 Mt CO2e | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 259.07 Mt CO2e | 249.47 Mt CO2e | 277.27 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 291.86 Mt CO2e | 280.85 Mt CO2e | 303.03 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 341.23 Mt CO2e | 307.09 Mt CO2e | 387.01 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 447.21 Mt CO2e | 390.79 Mt CO2e | 511.4 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 564.48 Mt CO2e | 526.43 Mt CO2e | 604.54 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 634.76 Mt CO2e | 615.73 Mt CO2e | 651.79 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
More environment data for Least developed countries
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- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 2.38 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 6.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture in Least developed countries?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture in Least developed countries was 651.79 Mt CO2e in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 651.79 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 249.47 Mt CO2e in 1974.
- How does Least developed countries rank for methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture?
- Least developed countries ranks 21st out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from agriculture rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agricultural sector. This includes emissions from livestock (IPCC 2006 codes 3.A.1 (enteric fermentation, 3.a.2 (manure management) and crops (IPCC 2006 codes 3.C.1 Emissions from biomass burning, 3.C.7 Rice cultivations). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).