Methane emissions by sector in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Methane emissions by sector was 0 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Methane emissions by sector in Trinidad and Tobago, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 0 tonnes for methane emissions by sector in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 10,000 tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 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 | — |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 0 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10,000 tonnes. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 4 |
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- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.07 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 292.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 171.38 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 120.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6467 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 52.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 39.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 12.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1509 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Methane emissions by sector in Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 10,000 tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 72nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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.