Methane emissions in Canada
Canada: Methane emissions was 115.34 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
115.34 million
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
15th
of 199 countries
All-time high
129.92 million
in 2006
All-time low
9.77 million
in 1851
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Canada, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, methane emissions in Canada stood at 115.34 million.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Canada peaked at 129.92 million in 2006 and was at its lowest, 9.77 million, in 1851.
Canada ranks 15th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 9.81 million | — |
| 1851 | 9.77 million | -0.4% |
| 1852 | 9.97 million | +2.0% |
| 1853 | 10.34 million | +3.7% |
| 1854 | 10.72 million | +3.6% |
| 1855 | 11.10 million | +3.6% |
| 1856 | 11.50 million | +3.5% |
| 1857 | 11.90 million | +3.5% |
| 1858 | 12.31 million | +3.5% |
| 1859 | 12.73 million | +3.4% |
| 1860 | 13.16 million | +3.4% |
| 1861 | 12.81 million | -2.7% |
| 1862 | 12.94 million | +1.0% |
| 1863 | 13.07 million | +1.0% |
| 1864 | 13.19 million | +1.0% |
| 1865 | 13.33 million | +1.0% |
| 1866 | 14.93 million | +12.0% |
| 1867 | 13.59 million | -8.9% |
| 1868 | 13.70 million | +0.8% |
| 1869 | 13.84 million | +1.0% |
| 1870 | 14.43 million | +4.2% |
| 1871 | 14.53 million | +0.7% |
| 1872 | 14.74 million | +1.4% |
| 1873 | 14.93 million | +1.3% |
| 1874 | 15.12 million | +1.3% |
| 1875 | 15.30 million | +1.2% |
| 1876 | 15.46 million | +1.0% |
| 1877 | 15.62 million | +1.0% |
| 1878 | 15.78 million | +1.0% |
| 1879 | 15.98 million | +1.2% |
| 1880 | 16.28 million | +1.9% |
| 1881 | 16.46 million | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 16.63 million | +1.0% |
| 1883 | 16.80 million | +1.0% |
| 1884 | 16.98 million | +1.1% |
| 1885 | 17.08 million | +0.6% |
| 1886 | 17.22 million | +0.8% |
| 1887 | 17.38 million | +1.0% |
| 1888 | 17.64 million | +1.5% |
| 1889 | 17.67 million | +0.2% |
| 1890 | 17.83 million | +0.9% |
| 1891 | 18.00 million | +0.9% |
| 1892 | 18.09 million | +0.5% |
| 1893 | 18.22 million | +0.7% |
| 1894 | 18.28 million | +0.3% |
| 1895 | 18.34 million | +0.3% |
| 1896 | 18.47 million | +0.7% |
| 1897 | 18.56 million | +0.5% |
| 1898 | 18.70 million | +0.7% |
| 1899 | 18.94 million | +1.3% |
| 1900 | 19.13 million | +1.0% |
| 1901 | 19.59 million | +2.4% |
| 1902 | 20.05 million | +2.3% |
| 1903 | 20.62 million | +2.9% |
| 1904 | 21.33 million | +3.5% |
| 1905 | 21.92 million | +2.7% |
| 1906 | 22.34 million | +1.9% |
| 1907 | 23.46 million | +5.0% |
| 1908 | 24.00 million | +2.3% |
| 1909 | 24.32 million | +1.3% |
| 1910 | 25.06 million | +3.0% |
| 1911 | 25.93 million | +3.5% |
| 1912 | 26.67 million | +2.8% |
| 1913 | 27.70 million | +3.9% |
| 1914 | 27.78 million | +0.3% |
| 1915 | 27.68 million | -0.4% |
| 1916 | 28.40 million | +2.6% |
| 1917 | 28.93 million | +1.9% |
| 1918 | 29.28 million | +1.2% |
| 1919 | 29.07 million | -0.7% |
| 1920 | 29.66 million | +2.0% |
| 1921 | 29.95 million | +1.0% |
| 1922 | 29.80 million | -0.5% |
| 1923 | 30.88 million | +3.7% |
| 1924 | 30.54 million | -1.1% |
| 1925 | 30.70 million | +0.5% |
| 1926 | 31.46 million | +2.5% |
| 1927 | 32.17 million | +2.3% |
| 1928 | 32.68 million | +1.6% |
| 1929 | 33.42 million | +2.3% |
| 1930 | 33.48 million | +0.2% |
| 1931 | 32.94 million | -1.6% |
| 1932 | 32.74 million | -0.6% |
| 1933 | 32.94 million | +0.6% |
| 1934 | 33.67 million | +2.2% |
| 1935 | 33.86 million | +0.6% |
| 1936 | 34.53 million | +2.0% |
| 1937 | 35.25 million | +2.1% |
| 1938 | 35.17 million | -0.2% |
| 1939 | 36.00 million | +2.4% |
| 1940 | 37.12 million | +3.1% |
| 1941 | 38.59 million | +4.0% |
| 1942 | 39.80 million | +3.1% |
| 1943 | 41.12 million | +3.3% |
| 1944 | 42.36 million | +3.0% |
| 1945 | 42.32 million | -0.1% |
| 1946 | 43.37 million | +2.5% |
| 1947 | 44.27 million | +2.1% |
| 1948 | 45.75 million | +3.3% |
| 1949 | 45.82 million | +0.2% |
| 1950 | 47.88 million | +4.5% |
| 1951 | 49.54 million | +3.5% |
| 1952 | 50.43 million | +1.8% |
| 1953 | 51.66 million | +2.4% |
| 1954 | 53.08 million | +2.8% |
| 1955 | 54.99 million | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 57.55 million | +4.7% |
| 1957 | 58.55 million | +1.7% |
| 1958 | 59.97 million | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 61.54 million | +2.6% |
| 1960 | 63.73 million | +3.6% |
| 1961 | 64.33 million | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 65.99 million | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 66.87 million | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 70.50 million | +5.4% |
| 1965 | 72.86 million | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 72.95 million | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 75.59 million | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 78.12 million | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 78.54 million | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 81.93 million | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 82.46 million | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 87.39 million | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 92.79 million | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 91.66 million | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 90.52 million | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 88.70 million | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 88.38 million | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 87.62 million | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 90.58 million | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 90.07 million | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 89.61 million | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 88.55 million | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 87.73 million | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 90.46 million | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 91.32 million | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 91.26 million | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 92.05 million | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 95.46 million | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 97.34 million | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 97.49 million | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 99.29 million | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 103.66 million | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 105.48 million | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 109.12 million | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 112.92 million | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 114.91 million | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 117.49 million | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 118.38 million | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 118.62 million | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 121.65 million | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 121.98 million | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 124.42 million | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 123.52 million | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 127.20 million | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 126.35 million | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 129.92 million | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 128.17 million | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 124.89 million | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 118.12 million | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 118.92 million | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 119.64 million | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 122.58 million | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 123.24 million | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 128.46 million | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 127.16 million | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 122.51 million | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 124.51 million | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 125.97 million | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 125.16 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 110.82 million | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 114.91 million | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 117.06 million | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 118.72 million | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 115.34 million | -2.8% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 115.34 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million, 13.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 11.02 million | 9.77 million | 12.73 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 13.46 million | 12.81 million | 14.93 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 15.19 million | 14.43 million | 15.98 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 17.01 million | 16.28 million | 17.67 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 18.34 million | 17.83 million | 18.94 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 21.67 million | 19.13 million | 24.32 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 27.65 million | 25.06 million | 29.28 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 31.13 million | 29.66 million | 33.42 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 34.06 million | 32.74 million | 36.00 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 42.05 million | 37.12 million | 45.82 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 54.52 million | 47.88 million | 61.54 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 70.95 million | 63.73 million | 78.54 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 88.20 million | 81.93 million | 92.79 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 91.38 million | 87.73 million | 97.34 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 109.73 million | 97.49 million | 118.62 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 124.62 million | 118.12 million | 129.92 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.82 million | 118.92 million | 128.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.37 million | 110.82 million | 118.72 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Canada
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 44,359 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,631 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,240 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,229 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,823 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 406.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 63.48 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Canada?
- Methane emissions in Canada was 115.34 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 129.92 million in 2006.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.77 million in 1851.
- How does Canada rank for methane emissions?
- Canada ranks 15th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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