Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.23 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 148.8%
World rank
164th
of 229 countries
All-time high
42.48 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-33.01 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1962–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea stood at -1.23 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 148.8% on the previous year and down 106.2% over five years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea peaked at 42.48 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -33.01 % change on previous year, in 2002.

That places Republic of Korea 164th out of 229 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.

Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 3.88 % change on previous year —
1963 5.97 % change on previous year +54.0%
1964 1.41 % change on previous year -76.4%
1965 0.3472 % change on previous year -75.3%
1966 4.84 % change on previous year +1295.2%
1967 -4.29 % change on previous year -188.6%
1968 -16.9 % change on previous year +293.8%
1969 -6.64 % change on previous year -60.7%
1970 24.89 % change on previous year -474.9%
1971 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1972 -1.42 % change on previous year —
1973 13 % change on previous year -1013.0%
1974 10.22 % change on previous year -21.3%
1975 8.12 % change on previous year -20.6%
1976 -3.75 % change on previous year -146.2%
1977 6.41 % change on previous year -270.7%
1978 0.2618 % change on previous year -95.9%
1979 2.09 % change on previous year +697.9%
1980 3.32 % change on previous year +59.2%
1981 6.19 % change on previous year +86.1%
1982 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1983 0.6993 % change on previous year —
1984 9.03 % change on previous year +1191.0%
1985 6.16 % change on previous year -31.8%
1986 6.8 % change on previous year +10.4%
1987 -0.1873 % change on previous year -102.8%
1988 0.1876 % change on previous year -200.2%
1989 -12.17 % change on previous year -6587.8%
1990 -11.09 % change on previous year -8.9%
1991 -12.47 % change on previous year +12.5%
1992 -22.19 % change on previous year +78.0%
1993 -15.85 % change on previous year -28.6%
1994 -17.15 % change on previous year +8.3%
1995 -12.63 % change on previous year -26.4%
1996 -5.78 % change on previous year -54.2%
1997 -1.23 % change on previous year -78.8%
1998 -6.21 % change on previous year +406.2%
1999 1.32 % change on previous year -121.3%
2000 42.48 % change on previous year +3107.5%
2001 -4.13 % change on previous year -109.7%
2002 -33.01 % change on previous year +699.7%
2003 -0.7143 % change on previous year -97.8%
2004 1.44 % change on previous year -301.4%
2005 -1.42 % change on previous year -198.6%
2006 3.6 % change on previous year -353.6%
2007 2.78 % change on previous year -22.8%
2008 0.6757 % change on previous year -75.7%
2009 -4.7 % change on previous year -795.3%
2010 1.41 % change on previous year -130.0%
2011 5.56 % change on previous year +294.4%
2012 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2013 0 % change on previous year —
2014 5.92 % change on previous year —
2015 6.21 % change on previous year +4.9%
2016 -4.09 % change on previous year -165.9%
2017 1.83 % change on previous year -144.7%
2018 -0.5988 % change on previous year -132.7%
2019 -3.01 % change on previous year +403.0%
2020 -2.48 % change on previous year -17.5%
2021 0.6369 % change on previous year -125.6%
2022 2.53 % change on previous year +297.5%
2023 -1.23 % change on previous year -148.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1989 -6587.8% 0.1876 % change on previous year -12.17 % change on previous year
2000 +3107.5% 1.32 % change on previous year 42.48 % change on previous year
1966 +1295.2% 0.3472 % change on previous year 4.84 % change on previous year
1984 +1191.0% 0.6993 % change on previous year 9.03 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.42 % change on previous year -16.9 % change on previous year 5.97 % change on previous year 8
1970s 5.98 % change on previous year -3.75 % change on previous year 24.89 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2 % change on previous year -12.17 % change on previous year 9.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s -10.33 % change on previous year -22.19 % change on previous year 1.32 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.7 % change on previous year -33.01 % change on previous year 42.48 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.32 % change on previous year -4.09 % change on previous year 6.21 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.1376 % change on previous year -2.48 % change on previous year 2.53 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 161 Sudan (former) -0.9252 % change on previous year compare
  2. 162 Ecuador -0.9967 % change on previous year compare
  3. 163 Italy -1.1 % change on previous year compare
  4. 165 China, Taiwan Province of -1.36 % change on previous year compare
  5. 166 Algeria -1.52 % change on previous year compare
  6. 167 Singapore -1.66 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea?
Energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Republic of Korea was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 42.48 % change on previous year in 2000.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -33.01 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does Republic of Korea rank for energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 164th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
262 places, 14,774 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.