Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico
Mexico: Methane emissions, per square kilometre was 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
105th
of 195 countries
All-time high
78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 2024
All-time low
25.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2024, methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico stood at 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico peaked at 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Mexico 105th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 25.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 26.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 27 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 28.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 29.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 30.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 31.3 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 31.82 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 32.42 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 33.66 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 34.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 35.13 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 35.82 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 37.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 39.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 40.83 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 42.34 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 43.6 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 44.84 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 47.37 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 49.63 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 51.51 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 52.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 53.21 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 54.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 55.2 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 55.08 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 55.32 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 57.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 57.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 58.04 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 57.87 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 59.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 59.68 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 60.48 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 61.49 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 64.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 63.82 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 64.96 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 64.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 64.38 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 65.97 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 65.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 66.43 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 68.02 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 69.21 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 71.04 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 70.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 70.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 71.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 70.6 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 71.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 71.57 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 72.15 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 72.93 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 73.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 73.75 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 74.34 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 75.29 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 75.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 76.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 77.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 82.29 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 95% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 81.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 96% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.11 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 25.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 32.42 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 38.76 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 33.66 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 44.84 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 53.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 47.37 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 57.4 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 60.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 57.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 65.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.01 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 64.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 71.04 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 70.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 74.34 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 75.29 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 102 Albania 79.34 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 103 Japan 79.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 104 Serbia 78.76 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 106 Dominica 77.76 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 107 British Virgin Islands 77.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 108 Greece 76.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
More climate change data for Mexico
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.98 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 107,348 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,904 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 79,444 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 105.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,837 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,399 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13,607 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 791.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 51.35 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico?
- Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Mexico was 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 78.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Mexico rank for methane emissions, per square kilometre?
- Mexico ranks 105th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mexico 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.