Methane emissions by sector in Bahamas

Bahamas: Methane emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
10,000 tonnes
World rank
58th
of 193 countries
All-time high
110,000 tonnes
in 2000
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2003
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Methane emissions by sector in Bahamas, 1990–2023

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k1990200620231990: 30.0k tonnes1991: 30.0k tonnes1992: 30.0k tonnes1993: 30.0k tonnes1994: 30.0k tonnes1995: 30.0k tonnes1996: 80.0k tonnes1997: 80.0k tonnes1998: 90.0k tonnes1999: 80.0k tonnes2000: 110.0k tonnes2001: 10.0k tonnes2002: 10.0k tonnes2003: 0 tonnes2004: 30.0k tonnes2005: 20.0k tonnes2006: 10.0k tonnes2007: 0 tonnes2008: 30.0k tonnes2009: 20.0k tonnes2010: 10.0k tonnes2011: 40.0k tonnes2012: 0 tonnes2013: 40.0k tonnes2014: 10.0k tonnes2015: 10.0k tonnes2016: 20.0k tonnes2017: 50.0k tonnes2018: 0 tonnes2019: 10.0k tonnes2020: 20.0k tonnes2021: 10.0k tonnes2022: 0 tonnes2023: 10.0k tonnes

Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2023, methane emissions by sector in Bahamas stood at 10,000 tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 75.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Bahamas peaked at 110,000 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2003.

That places Bahamas 58th out of 193 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 51,000 tonnes 30,000 tonnes 90,000 tonnes 10
2000s 24,000 tonnes 0 tonnes 110,000 tonnes 10
2010s 19,000 tonnes 0 tonnes 50,000 tonnes 10
2020s 10,000 tonnes 0 tonnes 20,000 tonnes 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane emissions by sector in Bahamas?
Methane emissions by sector in Bahamas was 10,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in Bahamas?
The highest recorded value was 110,000 tonnes in 2000.
What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Bahamas?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2003.
How does Bahamas rank for methane emissions by sector?
Bahamas ranks 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Bahamas?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahamas data come from?
The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Methane emissions by sector
Unit
tonnes
Source
Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 6,559 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.