Methane emissions in Brazil
Brazil: Methane emissions was 579.99 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
579.99 million
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
4th
of 199 countries
All-time high
579.99 million
in 2024
All-time low
14.52 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Brazil, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions in Brazil is 579.99 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Brazil peaked at 579.99 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.52 million, in 1850.
That places Brazil 4th out of 199 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 in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 14.52 million | — |
| 1851 | 14.74 million | +1.5% |
| 1852 | 14.96 million | +1.5% |
| 1853 | 15.19 million | +1.5% |
| 1854 | 15.41 million | +1.5% |
| 1855 | 15.63 million | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 15.85 million | +1.4% |
| 1857 | 16.07 million | +1.4% |
| 1858 | 16.30 million | +1.4% |
| 1859 | 16.52 million | +1.4% |
| 1860 | 16.74 million | +1.3% |
| 1861 | 16.96 million | +1.3% |
| 1862 | 17.19 million | +1.3% |
| 1863 | 17.42 million | +1.3% |
| 1864 | 17.64 million | +1.3% |
| 1865 | 17.87 million | +1.3% |
| 1866 | 18.10 million | +1.3% |
| 1867 | 18.32 million | +1.2% |
| 1868 | 18.55 million | +1.2% |
| 1869 | 18.77 million | +1.2% |
| 1870 | 19.00 million | +1.2% |
| 1871 | 19.22 million | +1.2% |
| 1872 | 19.44 million | +1.1% |
| 1873 | 19.66 million | +1.1% |
| 1874 | 19.88 million | +1.1% |
| 1875 | 20.11 million | +1.1% |
| 1876 | 20.33 million | +1.1% |
| 1877 | 20.55 million | +1.1% |
| 1878 | 20.78 million | +1.1% |
| 1879 | 21.00 million | +1.1% |
| 1880 | 21.22 million | +1.1% |
| 1881 | 21.73 million | +2.4% |
| 1882 | 22.23 million | +2.3% |
| 1883 | 22.74 million | +2.3% |
| 1884 | 23.25 million | +2.2% |
| 1885 | 23.75 million | +2.2% |
| 1886 | 24.26 million | +2.1% |
| 1887 | 24.77 million | +2.1% |
| 1888 | 25.28 million | +2.1% |
| 1889 | 25.79 million | +2.0% |
| 1890 | 26.30 million | +2.0% |
| 1891 | 26.86 million | +2.1% |
| 1892 | 27.42 million | +2.1% |
| 1893 | 27.98 million | +2.0% |
| 1894 | 28.54 million | +2.0% |
| 1895 | 29.10 million | +2.0% |
| 1896 | 29.66 million | +1.9% |
| 1897 | 30.23 million | +1.9% |
| 1898 | 30.79 million | +1.9% |
| 1899 | 31.36 million | +1.8% |
| 1900 | 31.92 million | +1.8% |
| 1901 | 32.84 million | +2.9% |
| 1902 | 33.71 million | +2.7% |
| 1903 | 34.57 million | +2.6% |
| 1904 | 35.44 million | +2.5% |
| 1905 | 36.32 million | +2.5% |
| 1906 | 37.20 million | +2.4% |
| 1907 | 38.08 million | +2.4% |
| 1908 | 38.97 million | +2.3% |
| 1909 | 39.85 million | +2.3% |
| 1910 | 40.75 million | +2.3% |
| 1911 | 42.33 million | +3.9% |
| 1912 | 43.93 million | +3.8% |
| 1913 | 45.51 million | +3.6% |
| 1914 | 47.05 million | +3.4% |
| 1915 | 48.62 million | +3.3% |
| 1916 | 50.20 million | +3.3% |
| 1917 | 51.79 million | +3.2% |
| 1918 | 53.38 million | +3.1% |
| 1919 | 54.99 million | +3.0% |
| 1920 | 56.60 million | +2.9% |
| 1921 | 58.47 million | +3.3% |
| 1922 | 60.36 million | +3.2% |
| 1923 | 62.26 million | +3.1% |
| 1924 | 64.15 million | +3.0% |
| 1925 | 66.05 million | +3.0% |
| 1926 | 67.94 million | +2.9% |
| 1927 | 69.85 million | +2.8% |
| 1928 | 71.75 million | +2.7% |
| 1929 | 73.67 million | +2.7% |
| 1930 | 75.56 million | +2.6% |
| 1931 | 75.86 million | +0.4% |
| 1932 | 76.19 million | +0.4% |
| 1933 | 76.54 million | +0.5% |
| 1934 | 76.88 million | +0.4% |
| 1935 | 77.24 million | +0.5% |
| 1936 | 77.51 million | +0.3% |
| 1937 | 77.81 million | +0.4% |
| 1938 | 78.10 million | +0.4% |
| 1939 | 78.39 million | +0.4% |
| 1940 | 78.70 million | +0.4% |
| 1941 | 80.98 million | +2.9% |
| 1942 | 83.27 million | +2.8% |
| 1943 | 85.58 million | +2.8% |
| 1944 | 87.88 million | +2.7% |
| 1945 | 90.14 million | +2.6% |
| 1946 | 92.41 million | +2.5% |
| 1947 | 94.68 million | +2.5% |
| 1948 | 96.93 million | +2.4% |
| 1949 | 99.18 million | +2.3% |
| 1950 | 102.04 million | +2.9% |
| 1951 | 105.16 million | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 108.44 million | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 111.71 million | +3.0% |
| 1954 | 115.17 million | +3.1% |
| 1955 | 118.70 million | +3.1% |
| 1956 | 122.24 million | +3.0% |
| 1957 | 125.76 million | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 129.50 million | +3.0% |
| 1959 | 133.27 million | +2.9% |
| 1960 | 137.41 million | +3.1% |
| 1961 | 144.22 million | +5.0% |
| 1962 | 148.78 million | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 154.21 million | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 159.76 million | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 165.48 million | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 169.22 million | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 174.09 million | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 179.12 million | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 184.65 million | +3.1% |
| 1970 | 191.92 million | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 196.70 million | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 208.00 million | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 213.10 million | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 226.11 million | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 236.71 million | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 254.25 million | +7.4% |
| 1977 | 261.67 million | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 264.97 million | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 274.43 million | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 297.68 million | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 301.21 million | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 307.40 million | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 310.43 million | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 323.00 million | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 327.05 million | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 337.81 million | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 349.39 million | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 356.56 million | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 367.35 million | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 365.41 million | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 373.66 million | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 379.59 million | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 382.58 million | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 391.60 million | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 397.71 million | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 387.28 million | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 396.15 million | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 404.29 million | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 410.41 million | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 417.31 million | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 429.62 million | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 450.59 million | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 471.54 million | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 494.99 million | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 497.69 million | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 493.28 million | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 491.52 million | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 488.15 million | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 486.86 million | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 507.87 million | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 505.27 million | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 506.85 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 506.46 million | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 512.64 million | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 521.17 million | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 524.13 million | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 522.64 million | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 522.12 million | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 528.95 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 535.77 million | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 545.36 million | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 566.22 million | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 566.20 million | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 579.99 million | +2.4% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 579.99 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 49.4× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 579.99 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.35 million, 108.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 15.52 million | 14.52 million | 16.52 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 17.76 million | 16.74 million | 18.77 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 20.00 million | 19.00 million | 21.00 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 23.50 million | 21.22 million | 25.79 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 28.82 million | 26.30 million | 31.36 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 35.89 million | 31.92 million | 39.85 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 47.85 million | 40.75 million | 54.99 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 65.11 million | 56.60 million | 73.67 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 77.01 million | 75.56 million | 78.39 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 88.97 million | 78.70 million | 99.18 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 117.20 million | 102.04 million | 133.27 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 161.69 million | 137.41 million | 184.65 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 232.79 million | 191.92 million | 274.43 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 327.79 million | 297.68 million | 367.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 388.87 million | 365.41 million | 410.41 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 472.15 million | 417.31 million | 497.69 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 515.81 million | 505.27 million | 528.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 558.71 million | 535.77 million | 579.99 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Brazil
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 8.54 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 564,343 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 124,669 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 439,674 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 470.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 15,703 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 67,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 60,554 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 228.5 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Brazil?
- Methane emissions in Brazil was 579.99 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 579.99 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.52 million in 1850.
- How does Brazil rank for methane emissions?
- Brazil ranks 4th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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