Methane emissions by sector in Colombia
Colombia: Methane emissions by sector was 100,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
100,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 71.4%
World rank
37th
of 193 countries
All-time high
630,000 tonnes
in 2000
All-time low
30,000 tonnes
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Methane emissions by sector in Colombia, 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 Colombia is 100,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 71.4% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Colombia peaked at 630,000 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 30,000 tonnes, in 2002.
Colombia ranks 37th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions by sector in Colombia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 220,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 220,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 190,000 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 1997 | 500,000 tonnes | +163.2% |
| 1998 | 519,999 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 320,000 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2000 | 630,000 tonnes | +96.9% |
| 2001 | 80,000 tonnes | -87.3% |
| 2002 | 30,000 tonnes | -62.5% |
| 2003 | 160,000 tonnes | +433.3% |
| 2004 | 580,000 tonnes | +262.5% |
| 2005 | 50,000 tonnes | -91.4% |
| 2006 | 110,000 tonnes | +120.0% |
| 2007 | 490,000 tonnes | +345.5% |
| 2008 | 140,000 tonnes | -71.4% |
| 2009 | 60,000 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 2010 | 50,000 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 70,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2012 | 70,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 90,000 tonnes | +28.6% |
| 2014 | 210,000 tonnes | +133.3% |
| 2015 | 180,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 190,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 120,000 tonnes | -36.8% |
| 2018 | 560,000 tonnes | +366.7% |
| 2019 | 120,000 tonnes | -78.6% |
| 2020 | 220,000 tonnes | +83.3% |
| 2021 | 120,000 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 2022 | 350,000 tonnes | +191.7% |
| 2023 | 100,000 tonnes | -71.4% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 100,000 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10,000 tonnes, 10.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 285,000 tonnes | 190,000 tonnes | 519,999 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 233,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 630,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 166,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 560,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 197,500 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 350,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More climate change data for Colombia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 578.93 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 89,376 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 19,540 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 69,836 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 73.73 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,494 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,330 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,828 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,502 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 14.44 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Colombia?
- Methane emissions by sector in Colombia was 100,000 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 630,000 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 tonnes in 2002.
- How does Colombia rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Colombia ranks 37th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.