Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth in OECD

OECD: Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth was 0.1497 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.1497 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 113.6%
World rank
91st
of 195 countries
All-time high
3.06 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-2.72 % change on previous year
in 1987
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth in OECD, 1962–2023

-2024196219922023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in OECD is 0.1497 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 113.6% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in OECD peaked at 3.06 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -2.72 % change on previous year, in 1987.

OECD ranks 91st of 195 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.6776 % change on previous year -0.3524 % change on previous year 1.45 % change on previous year 8
1970s 0.3122 % change on previous year -1.5 % change on previous year 3.06 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.4583 % change on previous year -2.72 % change on previous year 1.02 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.5239 % change on previous year -1.62 % change on previous year 0.4176 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.5354 % change on previous year -1.35 % change on previous year 0.023 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.0314 % change on previous year -0.9441 % change on previous year 0.9802 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.395 % change on previous year -1.1 % change on previous year 0.1497 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near OECD

  1. 88 Tonga 0.1959 % change on previous year compare
  2. 89 Mauritania 0.1849 % change on previous year compare
  3. 90 Saint Lucia 0.1589 % change on previous year compare
  4. 92 Panama 0.1368 % change on previous year compare
  5. 93 Jamaica 0.1261 % change on previous year compare
  6. 94 Paraguay 0.1052 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in OECD?
Emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in OECD was 0.1497 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth recorded in OECD?
The highest recorded value was 3.06 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth recorded in OECD?
The lowest recorded value was -2.72 % change on previous year in 1987.
How does OECD rank for emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth?
OECD ranks 91st out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
Is emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth rising or falling in OECD?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
247 places, 13,954 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.