Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual was 0.8475 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in British Virgin Islands, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in British Virgin Islands is 0.8475 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in British Virgin Islands peaked at 6.35 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -2.53 % change on previous year, in 1978.
British Virgin Islands ranks 83rd of 203 countries on this measure, 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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1973 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +97.1% |
| 1974 | 5.71 % change on previous year | +94.3% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 5.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 1978 | -2.53 % change on previous year | -297.5% |
| 1979 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 1980 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +294.9% |
| 1981 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 1982 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -197.6% |
| 1983 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -151.2% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1985 | -1.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -2.44 % change on previous year | +102.4% |
| 1987 | -2.5 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -151.3% |
| 1989 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +196.3% |
| 1991 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 1.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 1.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +97.8% |
| 2001 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 2002 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2004 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 2005 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -302.1% |
| 2006 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2007 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 1 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 4.95 % change on previous year | +395.1% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0.9434 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0.9174 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0.9091 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2018 | -0.9009 % change on previous year | -199.1% |
| 2019 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -402.7% |
| 2020 | 0.885 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2021 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +98.2% |
| 2022 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 0.8475 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.44 % change on previous year | -2.53 % change on previous year | 6.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.281 % change on previous year | -2.5 % change on previous year | 5.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.19 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 % change on previous year | -1.05 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.24 % change on previous year | -0.9009 % change on previous year | 4.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.04 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.75 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near British Virgin Islands
- 80 Sweden 0.8968 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Malta 0.8868 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Aruba 0.885 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Guam 0.8333 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Sierra Leone 0.8252 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Portugal 0.7415 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for British Virgin Islands
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.265 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.15 °C (2025)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Import value 8,143 1000 USD (2024)
- Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value 95 1000 USD (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ 1.68 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth US$ -1.23 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth 1.68 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Annual growth -1.23 % (2024)
- Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Share of GDP 0.0637 % (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in British Virgin Islands?
- Methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual in British Virgin Islands was 0.8475 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6.35 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.53 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 83rd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions (total) excluding lulucf (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in British Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.