Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane in Portugal
Portugal: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane was 46.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
46.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 68.4%
World rank
26th
of 37 countries
All-time high
801.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2017
All-time low
17 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2008
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane in Portugal, 1990–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Portugal stood at 46.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
That represents a change of down 68.4% on the previous year and down 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Portugal peaked at 801.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017 and was at its lowest, 17 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2008.
That places Portugal 26th out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 574.01 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 282.62 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -50.8% |
| 1992 | 60.37 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -78.6% |
| 1993 | 56.11 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 135.66 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +141.8% |
| 1995 | 182.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +34.7% |
| 1996 | 86.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -52.4% |
| 1997 | 25.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -70.3% |
| 1998 | 87.92 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +240.3% |
| 1999 | 22.51 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -74.4% |
| 2000 | 248.03 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1001.9% |
| 2001 | 167.6 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -32.4% |
| 2002 | 217.64 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +29.9% |
| 2003 | 671.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +208.7% |
| 2004 | 152.3 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -77.3% |
| 2005 | 560.26 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +267.9% |
| 2006 | 110.58 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -80.3% |
| 2007 | 52.81 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -52.2% |
| 2008 | 17 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -67.8% |
| 2009 | 125.8 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +639.9% |
| 2010 | 208.57 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +65.8% |
| 2011 | 112.28 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -46.2% |
| 2012 | 169.67 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +51.1% |
| 2013 | 212.39 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +25.2% |
| 2014 | 21.19 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -90.0% |
| 2015 | 74.25 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +250.4% |
| 2016 | 226.32 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +204.8% |
| 2017 | 801.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +254.0% |
| 2018 | 44.43 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -94.5% |
| 2019 | 47.87 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 78.92 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +64.9% |
| 2021 | 31.06 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -60.6% |
| 2022 | 148.05 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +376.6% |
| 2023 | 46.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -68.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 151.47 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 22.51 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 574.01 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 232.39 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 17 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 671.84 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.82 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 21.19 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 801.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.2 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 31.06 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 148.05 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 23 Kazakhstan 143.43 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 24 Costa Rica 122.93 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 25 Japan 87.13 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 27 New Zealand 45.81 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 28 Austria 37.33 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 29 Bulgaria 24.67 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for Portugal
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.03 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Portugal?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane in Portugal was 46.75 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 801.21 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2008.
- How does Portugal rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane?
- Portugal ranks 26th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — total methane rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Total methane (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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