Methane emissions agriculture in Qatar
Qatar: Methane emissions agriculture was 380,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
380,000
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
150th
of 193 countries
All-time high
450,000
in 2019
All-time low
70,000
in 2005
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Methane emissions agriculture in Qatar, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 380,000 for methane emissions agriculture in 2023.
That represents a change of up 81.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions agriculture in Qatar peaked at 450,000 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 70,000, in 2005.
That places Qatar 150th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions agriculture in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 80,000 | — |
| 1991 | 90,000 | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 110,000 | +22.2% |
| 1993 | 120,000 | +9.1% |
| 1994 | 129,999 | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 140,000 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 140,000 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 150,000 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 150,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 100,000 | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 100,000 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 100,000 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 110,000 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 70,000 | -36.4% |
| 2006 | 80,000 | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 100,000 | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 100,000 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 140,000 | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 150,000 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 170,000 | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 180,000 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 210,000 | +16.7% |
| 2014 | 170,000 | -19.0% |
| 2015 | 280,000 | +64.7% |
| 2016 | 340,000 | +21.4% |
| 2017 | 370,000 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 430,000 | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 450,000 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 450,000 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 420,000 | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 380,000 | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 380,000 | +0.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 380,000 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.42 million, 16% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 380,000 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.08 million, 18% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124,000 | 80,000 | 150,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 105,000 | 70,000 | 150,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 275,000 | 150,000 | 450,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 407,500 | 380,000 | 450,000 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More climate change data for Qatar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 639,640 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 127.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 53.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 74.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2016 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.015 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions agriculture in Qatar?
- Methane emissions agriculture in Qatar was 380,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions agriculture recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 450,000 in 2019.
- What is the lowest methane emissions agriculture recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 70,000 in 2005.
- How does Qatar rank for methane emissions agriculture?
- Qatar ranks 150th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions agriculture rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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