Methane emissions by sector in Brazil
Brazil: Methane emissions by sector was 5.48 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Brazil, 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 by sector in Brazil is 5.48 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 19.9% on the previous year and up 199.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Brazil peaked at 21.63 million tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.81 million tonnes, in 2009.
Brazil ranks 8th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 11.01 million tonnes | 8.29 million tonnes | 21.63 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.17 million tonnes | 1.81 million tonnes | 13.70 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.07 million tonnes | 1.83 million tonnes | 13.93 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.29 million tonnes | 5.48 million tonnes | 11.17 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More climate change data for Brazil
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.6% (2100)
- Population growth 0.4% (2025)
- Population, total 212.81 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Urban population 187.65 million (2025)
- Urban population 88.2% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.28 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 18.20 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 2.28 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.28 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Brazil?
- Methane emissions by sector in Brazil was 5.48 million 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 21.63 million tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.81 million tonnes in 2009.
- How does Brazil rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Brazil ranks 8th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.