Methane emissions by sector in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Methane emissions by sector was 0 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is 0 tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Sri Lanka peaked at 40,000 tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2001.
That places Sri Lanka 72nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions by sector in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 40,000 tonnes | +300.0% |
| 1997 | 10,000 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1998 | 30,000 tonnes | +200.0% |
| 1999 | 40,000 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 20,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2019 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2021 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2022 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2023 | 0 tonnes | — |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 0 tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 20,000 tonnes. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,418 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,800 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,168 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,071 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,097 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.82 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Sri Lanka?
- Methane emissions by sector in Sri Lanka was 0 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 40,000 tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Sri Lanka ranks 72nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.