Methane emissions by sector in Philippines
Philippines: Methane emissions by sector was 30,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Philippines, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 30,000 tonnes for methane emissions by sector in 2023.
The figure is up 200.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Philippines peaked at 180,000 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2001.
Philippines ranks 49th 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 60,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1998 | 180,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1999 | 50,000 tonnes | -72.2% |
| 2000 | 60,000 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 60,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2007 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 10,000 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 110,000 tonnes | +1000.0% |
| 2011 | 10,000 tonnes | -90.9% |
| 2012 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 30,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2015 | 50,000 tonnes | +66.7% |
| 2016 | 50,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 10,000 tonnes | -80.0% |
| 2018 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 40,000 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 2020 | 40,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 20,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane emissions by sector in Philippines changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +1000.0% | 10,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 110,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
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Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Philippines?
- Methane emissions by sector in Philippines was 30,000 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 180,000 tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Philippines rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Philippines ranks 49th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.