Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in South Asia
South Asia: Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) was 4.56 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) in South Asia, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia stood at 4.56 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia peaked at 4.56 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.6795 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
That places South Asia 14th out of 45 groups 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 Industrial Combustion (Energy) in South Asia, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.6795 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 0.6795 Mt CO2e | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.6988 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 0.737 Mt CO2e | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 0.7606 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 0.7844 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 0.7941 Mt CO2e | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 0.8115 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 0.7508 Mt CO2e | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 0.715 Mt CO2e | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 0.7396 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 0.8048 Mt CO2e | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 0.8395 Mt CO2e | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 0.825 Mt CO2e | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 0.83 Mt CO2e | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 0.8034 Mt CO2e | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 0.853 Mt CO2e | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 0.8482 Mt CO2e | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 0.8498 Mt CO2e | +0.2% |
| 1989 | 0.8686 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 0.8802 Mt CO2e | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 0.9343 Mt CO2e | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 0.9509 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 0.9868 Mt CO2e | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 1.06 Mt CO2e | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 1.05 Mt CO2e | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 1.13 Mt CO2e | +7.8% |
| 1997 | 1.2 Mt CO2e | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 1.23 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 1.25 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 1.29 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 1.52 Mt CO2e | +17.5% |
| 2002 | 1.54 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 1.55 Mt CO2e | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 1.65 Mt CO2e | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 1.74 Mt CO2e | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 1.84 Mt CO2e | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 1.97 Mt CO2e | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 2.06 Mt CO2e | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 2.16 Mt CO2e | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 2.42 Mt CO2e | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 2.53 Mt CO2e | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 2.59 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.81 Mt CO2e | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 2.98 Mt CO2e | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 3.12 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 3.19 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 3.39 Mt CO2e | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 3.58 Mt CO2e | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 3.55 Mt CO2e | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 3.65 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 4 Mt CO2e | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 4.22 Mt CO2e | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 4.51 Mt CO2e | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 4.56 Mt CO2e | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7411 Mt CO2e | 0.6795 Mt CO2e | 0.8115 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8262 Mt CO2e | 0.7396 Mt CO2e | 0.8686 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.07 Mt CO2e | 0.8802 Mt CO2e | 1.25 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.73 Mt CO2e | 1.29 Mt CO2e | 2.16 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.01 Mt CO2e | 2.42 Mt CO2e | 3.58 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.19 Mt CO2e | 3.65 Mt CO2e | 4.56 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More environment data for South Asia
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 374.1 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 718.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 277.09 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 8.88 million metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 21.68 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 3,321 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 1.98 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 1,577 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.8499 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 24.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) in South Asia was 4.56 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 industrial combustion (energy) recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.56 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6795 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does South Asia rank for methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy)?
- South Asia ranks 14th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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 Industrial Combustion (Energy) (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 industrial combustion (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).