Methane emissions by sector in Peru
Peru: Methane emissions by sector was 70,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Peru, 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 Peru is 70,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 30.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Peru peaked at 320,000 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 10,000 tonnes, in 2001.
That places Peru 41st out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 111,000 tonnes | 90,000 tonnes | 170,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 99,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 320,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 78,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 85,000 tonnes | 70,000 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Peru
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
- Population growth 1.0% (2025)
- Population, total 34.58 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.5% (2025)
- Urban population 29.60 million (2025)
- Urban population 85.6% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 2.05 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 2.16 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 2.05 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 2.05 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Peru?
- Methane emissions by sector in Peru was 70,000 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 320,000 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Peru rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Peru ranks 41st out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.