Methane emissions by sector in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Methane emissions by sector was 480,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia is 480,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Ethiopia peaked at 3.14 million tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 330,000 tonnes, in 2009.
Ethiopia ranks 23rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.36 million tonnes | 740,000 tonnes | 3.14 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 865,000 tonnes | 330,000 tonnes | 2.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 565,000 tonnes | 460,000 tonnes | 670,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 660,000 tonnes | 480,000 tonnes | 820,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More climate change data for Ethiopia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 3.6% (2100)
- Population growth 2.6% (2025)
- Population, total 135.47 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.6% (2025)
- Urban population 32.66 million (2025)
- Urban population 24.1% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.1351 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 330.23 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.1351 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.1351 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Ethiopia?
- Methane emissions by sector in Ethiopia was 480,000 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.14 million tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 330,000 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Ethiopia rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Ethiopia ranks 23rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.