Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Lebanon
Lebanon: Methane emissions, per square kilometre was 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
16th
of 195 countries
All-time high
389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 2024
All-time low
72.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Lebanon, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre for methane emissions, per square kilometre in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per square kilometre in Lebanon peaked at 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Lebanon 16th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 72.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 75.86 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1963 | 80.35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1964 | 82.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 85.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1966 | 87.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 88.87 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 89.38 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 92.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 89.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 98.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 102.97 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 106.22 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 109.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 109.34 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 109.25 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 109.21 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 118.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1979 | 119.2 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 122.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 124.67 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 124.91 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 127.04 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 129.43 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 132.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 133.93 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 135.36 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 134.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 136.16 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 138.28 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 152.51 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 161.77 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 168.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 173.96 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 177.75 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 184.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 186 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 188.23 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 189.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 192.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 199.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 208.13 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 217.22 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 226.02 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 233.55 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 237.76 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 241.35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 246.25 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 253.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 260.94 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 278.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 294.7 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 311.1 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 327.6 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 337.96 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 346.37 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 351.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 353.81 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 360.81 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 367.43 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 372.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 378.04 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 383.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 63.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 6.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 86.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 4.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 83.75 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 72.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 92.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 107.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 89.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 119.2 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 130.1 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 122.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 136.16 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 172.16 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 138.28 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 189.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 225.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 192.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 253.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 322.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 260.94 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 360.81 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 378.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 367.43 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 13 Israel 414.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 14 South Korea 406.45 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 15 Belgium 390.88 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 17 Barbados 371.94 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 18 Iraq 359.83 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 19 Haiti 324.12 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions, per square kilometre in Lebanon?
- Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Lebanon was 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 389.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 72.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Lebanon rank for methane emissions, per square kilometre?
- Lebanon ranks 16th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Methane emissions divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.