Methane emissions in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Methane emissions was 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
91st
of 199 countries
All-time high
12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2024
All-time low
182,576 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Dominican Republic, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents 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 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024 and was at its lowest, 182,576 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 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 | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 182,576 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 187,174 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1852 | 191,796 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1853 | 196,441 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1854 | 201,111 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1855 | 205,806 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1856 | 210,534 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1857 | 215,288 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1858 | 220,070 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1859 | 224,879 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1860 | 229,717 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1861 | 235,508 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1862 | 241,330 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1863 | 247,196 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1864 | 253,080 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1865 | 258,997 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1866 | 264,959 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1867 | 270,956 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1868 | 276,987 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1869 | 283,055 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1870 | 289,159 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1871 | 296,455 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1872 | 303,790 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1873 | 311,165 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1874 | 318,580 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1875 | 326,036 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1876 | 333,555 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1877 | 341,117 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1878 | 348,725 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1879 | 356,378 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1880 | 364,079 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1881 | 374,727 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1882 | 385,425 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1883 | 396,174 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1884 | 406,975 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1885 | 417,830 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1886 | 428,774 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1887 | 439,775 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1888 | 450,833 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1889 | 461,951 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1890 | 473,129 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1891 | 486,738 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1892 | 500,410 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1893 | 514,148 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1894 | 527,954 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1895 | 541,828 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1896 | 555,837 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1897 | 569,920 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1898 | 584,076 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1899 | 598,308 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1900 | 612,619 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1901 | 630,854 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1902 | 649,454 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1903 | 668,173 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1904 | 687,035 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1905 | 706,287 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1906 | 725,913 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1907 | 745,676 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1908 | 765,575 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1909 | 785,891 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1910 | 806,635 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1911 | 836,262 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1912 | 866,328 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1913 | 896,546 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1914 | 925,700 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1915 | 955,276 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.2% |
| 1916 | 985,338 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1917 | 1.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1918 | 1.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1919 | 1.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1920 | 1.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1921 | 1.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 1922 | 1.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1923 | 1.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1924 | 1.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1925 | 1.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1926 | 1.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1927 | 1.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1928 | 1.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1929 | 1.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1930 | 1.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1931 | 1.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1932 | 1.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1933 | 1.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1934 | 1.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1935 | 1.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1936 | 1.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1937 | 1.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1938 | 1.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1939 | 2.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 2.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1941 | 2.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1942 | 2.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1943 | 2.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1944 | 2.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1945 | 2.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1946 | 2.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1947 | 2.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1948 | 2.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1949 | 2.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1950 | 2.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1951 | 2.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1952 | 3.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1953 | 3.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1954 | 3.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1955 | 3.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1956 | 3.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1957 | 3.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1958 | 3.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 3.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 3.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 4.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.3% |
| 1962 | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 4.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 4.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 4.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 4.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 4.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1970 | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1971 | 4.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 4.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 4.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 5.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.7% |
| 1975 | 5.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.1% |
| 1976 | 6.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 6.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 5.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 6.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 6.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 6.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 6.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 6.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 6.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 6.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 6.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 6.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 6.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 6.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 6.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 6.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 6.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 7.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 6.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 7.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 7.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 7.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 7.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 7.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 7.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 7.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 7.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 7.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 8.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 8.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 8.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 9.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 9.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 9.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 9.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 10.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 10.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 10.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 10.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 10.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 10.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 11.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 11.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 11.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 11.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 11.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 11.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 12.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 2.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 203,568 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 182,576 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 224,879 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 256,178 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 229,717 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 283,055 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 322,496 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 289,159 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 356,378 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 412,654 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 364,079 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 461,951 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 535,235 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 473,129 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 598,308 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 697,748 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 612,619 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 785,891 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 941,062 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 806,635 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 1.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 7.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 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 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 12.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 182,576 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents 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 Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.