Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States
United States: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.7194 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in United States is 0.7194 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 81.3% on the previous year and down 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in United States peaked at 7.65 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -8.94 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United States 57th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -3.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 1973 | -0.5293 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1974 | -3.79 % change on previous year | +615.1% |
| 1975 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1976 | -0.0358 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 1977 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +3909.0% |
| 1978 | -0.8981 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 1979 | 7.65 % change on previous year | -952.2% |
| 1980 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1981 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -254.4% |
| 1982 | -0.7453 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1983 | -6.74 % change on previous year | +804.6% |
| 1984 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 1985 | -0.0552 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 1986 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +1989.0% |
| 1987 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -194.2% |
| 1988 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 0.9822 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1990 | -0.311 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 1991 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +664.9% |
| 1992 | -0.8421 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1993 | -0.8973 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 0.844 % change on previous year | -194.1% |
| 1995 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -267.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7754 % change on previous year | -154.9% |
| 1997 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +327.1% |
| 1998 | -0.8055 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 1999 | -1.03 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2000 | -0.2577 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 2001 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -1020.5% |
| 2002 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -192.9% |
| 2003 | 0.8895 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2004 | 1.56 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2005 | -0.7879 % change on previous year | -150.6% |
| 2006 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -447.2% |
| 2007 | 0.8349 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 2008 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +183.2% |
| 2009 | -4.84 % change on previous year | -304.6% |
| 2010 | -0.34 % change on previous year | -93.0% |
| 2011 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -1504.4% |
| 2012 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0544 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2014 | 3.56 % change on previous year | +6447.2% |
| 2015 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -172.4% |
| 2016 | -7.39 % change on previous year | +186.7% |
| 2017 | 4.5 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 2018 | 4.85 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 5.55 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2020 | -8.94 % change on previous year | -261.1% |
| 2021 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2022 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 2023 | 3.84 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 2024 | 0.7194 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +6447.2% | 0.0544 % change on previous year | 3.56 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | -3909.0% | -0.0358 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | -1989.0% | -0.0552 % change on previous year | -1.15 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +1504.4% | -0.34 % change on previous year | 4.77 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2371 % change on previous year | -3.79 % change on previous year | 7.65 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -0.2558 % change on previous year | -6.74 % change on previous year | 3.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2744 % change on previous year | -2.38 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2667 % change on previous year | -4.84 % change on previous year | 2.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -7.39 % change on previous year | 5.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0947 % change on previous year | -8.94 % change on previous year | 3.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 54 United Arab Emirates 0.8282 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Dominican Republic 0.8246 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Belgium 0.7242 % change on previous year compare
- 58 South Africa 0.5414 % change on previous year compare
- 59 France 0.4589 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Bahrain 0.3521 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in United States?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in United States was 0.7194 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 7.65 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.94 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United States rank for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e)?
- United States ranks 57th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.