Methane emissions in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Methane emissions was 12.23 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.23 million
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
91st
of 199 countries
All-time high
12.23 million
in 2024
All-time low
182,576
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Dominican Republic, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 12.23 million for methane emissions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Dominican Republic peaked at 12.23 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 182,576, in 1850.
Dominican Republic ranks 91st of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 182,576 | — |
| 1851 | 187,174 | +2.5% |
| 1852 | 191,796 | +2.5% |
| 1853 | 196,441 | +2.4% |
| 1854 | 201,111 | +2.4% |
| 1855 | 205,806 | +2.3% |
| 1856 | 210,534 | +2.3% |
| 1857 | 215,288 | +2.3% |
| 1858 | 220,070 | +2.2% |
| 1859 | 224,879 | +2.2% |
| 1860 | 229,717 | +2.2% |
| 1861 | 235,508 | +2.5% |
| 1862 | 241,330 | +2.5% |
| 1863 | 247,196 | +2.4% |
| 1864 | 253,080 | +2.4% |
| 1865 | 258,997 | +2.3% |
| 1866 | 264,959 | +2.3% |
| 1867 | 270,956 | +2.3% |
| 1868 | 276,987 | +2.2% |
| 1869 | 283,055 | +2.2% |
| 1870 | 289,159 | +2.2% |
| 1871 | 296,455 | +2.5% |
| 1872 | 303,790 | +2.5% |
| 1873 | 311,165 | +2.4% |
| 1874 | 318,580 | +2.4% |
| 1875 | 326,036 | +2.3% |
| 1876 | 333,555 | +2.3% |
| 1877 | 341,117 | +2.3% |
| 1878 | 348,725 | +2.2% |
| 1879 | 356,378 | +2.2% |
| 1880 | 364,079 | +2.2% |
| 1881 | 374,727 | +2.9% |
| 1882 | 385,425 | +2.9% |
| 1883 | 396,174 | +2.8% |
| 1884 | 406,975 | +2.7% |
| 1885 | 417,830 | +2.7% |
| 1886 | 428,774 | +2.6% |
| 1887 | 439,775 | +2.6% |
| 1888 | 450,833 | +2.5% |
| 1889 | 461,951 | +2.5% |
| 1890 | 473,129 | +2.4% |
| 1891 | 486,738 | +2.9% |
| 1892 | 500,410 | +2.8% |
| 1893 | 514,148 | +2.7% |
| 1894 | 527,954 | +2.7% |
| 1895 | 541,828 | +2.6% |
| 1896 | 555,837 | +2.6% |
| 1897 | 569,920 | +2.5% |
| 1898 | 584,076 | +2.5% |
| 1899 | 598,308 | +2.4% |
| 1900 | 612,619 | +2.4% |
| 1901 | 630,854 | +3.0% |
| 1902 | 649,454 | +2.9% |
| 1903 | 668,173 | +2.9% |
| 1904 | 687,035 | +2.8% |
| 1905 | 706,287 | +2.8% |
| 1906 | 725,913 | +2.8% |
| 1907 | 745,676 | +2.7% |
| 1908 | 765,575 | +2.7% |
| 1909 | 785,891 | +2.7% |
| 1910 | 806,635 | +2.6% |
| 1911 | 836,262 | +3.7% |
| 1912 | 866,328 | +3.6% |
| 1913 | 896,546 | +3.5% |
| 1914 | 925,700 | +3.3% |
| 1915 | 955,276 | +3.2% |
| 1916 | 985,338 | +3.1% |
| 1917 | 1.02 million | +3.1% |
| 1918 | 1.05 million | +3.0% |
| 1919 | 1.08 million | +2.9% |
| 1920 | 1.11 million | +2.9% |
| 1921 | 1.15 million | +4.1% |
| 1922 | 1.20 million | +4.0% |
| 1923 | 1.25 million | +3.9% |
| 1924 | 1.29 million | +3.8% |
| 1925 | 1.34 million | +3.7% |
| 1926 | 1.39 million | +3.6% |
| 1927 | 1.44 million | +3.5% |
| 1928 | 1.48 million | +3.4% |
| 1929 | 1.53 million | +3.3% |
| 1930 | 1.58 million | +3.3% |
| 1931 | 1.63 million | +2.9% |
| 1932 | 1.68 million | +2.8% |
| 1933 | 1.72 million | +2.8% |
| 1934 | 1.77 million | +2.8% |
| 1935 | 1.82 million | +2.7% |
| 1936 | 1.86 million | +2.5% |
| 1937 | 1.91 million | +2.5% |
| 1938 | 1.96 million | +2.5% |
| 1939 | 2.01 million | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 2.06 million | +2.4% |
| 1941 | 2.14 million | +3.9% |
| 1942 | 2.22 million | +3.8% |
| 1943 | 2.30 million | +3.7% |
| 1944 | 2.38 million | +3.6% |
| 1945 | 2.45 million | +3.0% |
| 1946 | 2.52 million | +2.9% |
| 1947 | 2.60 million | +2.8% |
| 1948 | 2.67 million | +2.8% |
| 1949 | 2.74 million | +2.7% |
| 1950 | 2.90 million | +5.9% |
| 1951 | 2.98 million | +2.9% |
| 1952 | 3.07 million | +2.9% |
| 1953 | 3.16 million | +2.8% |
| 1954 | 3.24 million | +2.8% |
| 1955 | 3.33 million | +2.7% |
| 1956 | 3.42 million | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 3.50 million | +2.5% |
| 1958 | 3.59 million | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 3.67 million | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 3.75 million | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 4.06 million | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 4.05 million | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 4.05 million | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 4.07 million | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 4.13 million | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 4.09 million | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 4.10 million | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 4.12 million | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 4.09 million | -0.9% |
| 1970 | 4.05 million | -0.9% |
| 1971 | 4.45 million | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 4.60 million | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 4.77 million | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 5.38 million | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 5.71 million | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 6.06 million | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 6.07 million | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 5.96 million | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 6.24 million | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 6.37 million | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 6.14 million | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 6.39 million | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 6.71 million | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 6.64 million | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 6.57 million | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 6.52 million | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 6.68 million | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 6.64 million | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 6.86 million | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 6.71 million | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 6.99 million | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 6.76 million | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 7.02 million | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 6.97 million | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 7.06 million | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 7.32 million | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 7.46 million | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 7.60 million | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 7.15 million | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 7.01 million | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 7.39 million | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 7.66 million | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 7.57 million | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 8.16 million | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 8.02 million | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 8.22 million | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 9.06 million | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 9.34 million | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 9.67 million | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 9.93 million | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 10.09 million | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 10.17 million | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 10.32 million | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 10.49 million | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 10.62 million | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 10.81 million | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 11.03 million | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 11.34 million | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 11.42 million | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 11.59 million | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 11.85 million | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 11.92 million | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 12.03 million | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 12.23 million | +1.6% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 12.23 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 12.23 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.35 million, 2.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 203,568 | 182,576 | 224,879 | 10 |
| 1860s | 256,178 | 229,717 | 283,055 | 10 |
| 1870s | 322,496 | 289,159 | 356,378 | 10 |
| 1880s | 412,654 | 364,079 | 461,951 | 10 |
| 1890s | 535,235 | 473,129 | 598,308 | 10 |
| 1900s | 697,748 | 612,619 | 785,891 | 10 |
| 1910s | 941,062 | 806,635 | 1.08 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.32 million | 1.11 million | 1.53 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.79 million | 1.58 million | 2.01 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.41 million | 2.06 million | 2.74 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.29 million | 2.90 million | 3.67 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.05 million | 3.75 million | 4.13 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.33 million | 4.05 million | 6.24 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.55 million | 6.14 million | 6.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.10 million | 6.71 million | 7.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.21 million | 7.01 million | 9.67 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.62 million | 9.93 million | 11.42 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.92 million | 11.59 million | 12.23 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Dominican Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 99.83 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,024 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 235.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 642.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,853 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.42 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Dominican Republic?
- Methane emissions in Dominican Republic was 12.23 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 12.23 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 182,576 in 1850.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for methane emissions?
- Dominican Republic ranks 91st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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