Methane emissions by sector in Mexico
Mexico: Methane emissions by sector was 1.02 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 1.02 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 36.0% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Mexico peaked at 8.33 million tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 120,000 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Mexico 17th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 2.44 million tonnes | 1.37 million tonnes | 8.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.33 million tonnes | 330,000 tonnes | 4.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 880,000 tonnes | 120,000 tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 977,500 tonnes | 750,000 tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More climate change data for Mexico
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 1.3% (2100)
- Population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Population, total 131.95 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Urban population 105.61 million (2025)
- Urban population 80.0% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.52 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 22.02 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.52 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.52 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Mexico?
- Methane emissions by sector in Mexico was 1.02 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 8.33 million tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,000 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Mexico rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Mexico ranks 17th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.