Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Greece
Greece: Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 12.92 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Greece, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in Greece stood at 12.92 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 192.2% on the previous year and up 177.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in Greece peaked at 26.09 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -16.75 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places Greece 4th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Greece, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 26.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 20.69 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 1973 | 20 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 11.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 12.77 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -70.4% |
| 1978 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +44.5% |
| 1979 | 10.34 % change on previous year | +89.7% |
| 1980 | 14.06 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 1981 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 10 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1985 | 10 % change on previous year | +156.7% |
| 1986 | -2.27 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1987 | 12.79 % change on previous year | -662.8% |
| 1988 | 7.22 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 1989 | 9.62 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1990 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 19.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1994 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -382.9% |
| 1995 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 1996 | -4.61 % change on previous year | -445.4% |
| 1997 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -144.9% |
| 1998 | 7.43 % change on previous year | +259.2% |
| 1999 | 12.58 % change on previous year | +69.2% |
| 2000 | 13.97 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2001 | -0.9804 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2002 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 2003 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +97.1% |
| 2004 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +29.5% |
| 2005 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 13.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | -14.62 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 2011 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2012 | -4.27 % change on previous year | -186.6% |
| 2013 | -9.38 % change on previous year | +119.4% |
| 2014 | -16.75 % change on previous year | +78.7% |
| 2015 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 2016 | 17.07 % change on previous year | -677.1% |
| 2017 | 16.15 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 3.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | -9.13 % change on previous year | -390.9% |
| 2021 | 10.05 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 2022 | -10 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 2023 | -14.01 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 2024 | 12.92 % change on previous year | -192.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.34 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 26.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.12 % change on previous year | -4.11 % change on previous year | 14.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.84 % change on previous year | -4.61 % change on previous year | 19.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.18 % change on previous year | -14.62 % change on previous year | 13.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -16.75 % change on previous year | 17.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.03 % change on previous year | -14.01 % change on previous year | 12.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in Greece?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) in Greece was 12.92 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 26.09 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.75 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Greece rank for methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e)?
- Greece ranks 4th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (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 Power Industry (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 Power Industry (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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.