Methane emissions from agriculture in Qatar
Qatar: Methane emissions from agriculture was 380,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions from agriculture in Qatar, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 380,000 tonnes for methane emissions from agriculture in 2023.
That represents a change of up 81.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions from agriculture in Qatar peaked at 450,000 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 70,000 tonnes, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124,000 tonnes | 80,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 105,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 275,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 450,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 407,500 tonnes | 380,000 tonnes | 450,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Qatar
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 3.9% (2025)
- Population, total 2.97 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Urban population 2.95 million (2025)
- Urban population 99.4% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 41.27 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.59 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 41.27 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 41.27 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions from agriculture in Qatar?
- Methane emissions from agriculture in Qatar was 380,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions from agriculture recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 450,000 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest methane emissions from agriculture recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 70,000 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Qatar rank for methane emissions from agriculture?
- Qatar ranks 150th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions from 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 Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.