Methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay
Uruguay: Methane emissions from agriculture was 21.57 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
21.57 million tonnes
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
40th
of 193 countries
All-time high
23.54 million tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
18.70 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay is 21.57 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay peaked at 23.54 million tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 18.70 million tonnes, in 1990.
Uruguay ranks 40th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.70 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 19.59 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 20.63 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 21.34 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 21.50 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 21.36 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 21.67 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 21.37 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 20.85 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 21.01 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 20.55 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 20.55 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 21.38 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 21.94 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 22.56 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 22.73 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 23.54 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 22.98 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 23.51 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 23.04 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 21.84 million tonnes | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 22.10 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 21.44 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 21.57 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 21.90 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 21.87 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 21.98 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 21.60 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 21.12 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 20.92 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 20.50 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 21.61 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 21.16 million tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 21.57 million tonnes | +1.9% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 21.57 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.42 million tonnes, 8.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 21.57 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.01 million tonnes, 5.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.80 million tonnes | 18.70 million tonnes | 21.67 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.28 million tonnes | 20.55 million tonnes | 23.54 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.63 million tonnes | 20.92 million tonnes | 22.10 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.21 million tonnes | 20.50 million tonnes | 21.61 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More climate change data for Uruguay
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 282.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 863.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,857 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay?
- Methane emissions from agriculture in Uruguay was 21.57 million 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 23.54 million tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest methane emissions from agriculture recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.70 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does Uruguay rank for methane emissions from agriculture?
- Uruguay ranks 40th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions from agriculture rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.