Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay
Uruguay: Methane emissions, per square kilometre was 142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
58th
of 195 countries
All-time high
147.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 2016
All-time low
96.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay is 142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay peaked at 147.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2016 and was at its lowest, 96.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, in 1965.
Uruguay ranks 58th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 102.04 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 102.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 101.15 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 101.19 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 96.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1966 | 97.8 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 99.7 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 100.15 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 103.73 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 98.6 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 98.01 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 101.03 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 106.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 113.62 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 121.69 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 112.36 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 1977 | 110.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 109.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 113.25 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 123.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 126.35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 124.85 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 111.35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 1984 | 106.08 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 109.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 110.76 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 116.82 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 120.72 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 113.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 106.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 111.63 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 117.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 121.31 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 122.23 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 121.42 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 123.19 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 121.61 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 118.75 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 119.61 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 116.99 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 116.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 121.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 124.65 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 128.25 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 129.23 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 133.81 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 131.54 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 141.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 140 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 133.89 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 135.06 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 132.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 133.53 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 141.21 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 145.43 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 147.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 145.92 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 142.44 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 141.95 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 140.92 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 147.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 143.77 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 140.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | +1.7% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 1.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 81.18 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre, 1.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100.52 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 96.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 103.73 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 108.53 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 98.01 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 121.69 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 116.41 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 106.08 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 126.35 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 118.37 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 106.59 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 123.19 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 128.46 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 116.9 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 141.74 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 139.92 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 132.09 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 147.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 142.89 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 140.17 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 147.05 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 55 Turkey 145.26 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 56 Tonga 145.07 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 57 Grenada 143.24 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 59 Italy 137.82 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 60 Cambodia 134.99 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
- 61 New Zealand 131.39 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre compare
More climate change data for Uruguay
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 282.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 863.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,857 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay?
- Methane emissions, per square kilometre in Uruguay was 142.56 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 147.71 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 2016.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per square kilometre recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.58 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per square kilometre in 1965.
- How does Uruguay rank for methane emissions, per square kilometre?
- Uruguay ranks 58th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.