Methane emissions in Georgia
Georgia: Methane emissions was 3.26 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
3.26 million
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
138th
of 199 countries
All-time high
4.69 million
in 1989
All-time low
1.05 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Georgia, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions in Georgia is 3.26 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Georgia peaked at 4.69 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 1.05 million, in 1850.
Georgia ranks 138th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 175 years of available data.
Methane emissions in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1.05 million | — |
| 1851 | 1.05 million | +0.4% |
| 1852 | 1.06 million | +0.4% |
| 1853 | 1.06 million | +0.4% |
| 1854 | 1.07 million | +0.4% |
| 1855 | 1.07 million | +0.4% |
| 1856 | 1.08 million | +0.4% |
| 1857 | 1.08 million | +0.4% |
| 1858 | 1.09 million | +0.4% |
| 1859 | 1.09 million | +0.3% |
| 1860 | 1.09 million | +0.3% |
| 1861 | 1.10 million | +0.9% |
| 1862 | 1.11 million | +0.8% |
| 1863 | 1.12 million | +0.8% |
| 1864 | 1.13 million | +1.0% |
| 1865 | 1.14 million | +1.0% |
| 1866 | 1.16 million | +1.0% |
| 1867 | 1.17 million | +1.0% |
| 1868 | 1.18 million | +1.0% |
| 1869 | 1.19 million | +1.0% |
| 1870 | 1.20 million | +1.0% |
| 1871 | 1.21 million | +1.0% |
| 1872 | 1.23 million | +1.1% |
| 1873 | 1.24 million | +1.1% |
| 1874 | 1.25 million | +1.1% |
| 1875 | 1.27 million | +1.1% |
| 1876 | 1.28 million | +1.1% |
| 1877 | 1.30 million | +1.1% |
| 1878 | 1.31 million | +1.1% |
| 1879 | 1.32 million | +1.1% |
| 1880 | 1.34 million | +1.1% |
| 1881 | 1.35 million | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 1.37 million | +1.2% |
| 1883 | 1.39 million | +1.2% |
| 1884 | 1.40 million | +1.2% |
| 1885 | 1.42 million | +1.2% |
| 1886 | 1.43 million | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 1.44 million | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 1.45 million | +0.6% |
| 1889 | 1.45 million | +0.6% |
| 1890 | 1.46 million | +0.6% |
| 1891 | 1.48 million | +1.4% |
| 1892 | 1.50 million | +1.5% |
| 1893 | 1.53 million | +1.5% |
| 1894 | 1.55 million | +1.5% |
| 1895 | 1.57 million | +1.6% |
| 1896 | 1.60 million | +1.5% |
| 1897 | 1.62 million | +1.6% |
| 1898 | 1.64 million | +0.9% |
| 1899 | 1.65 million | +0.9% |
| 1900 | 1.67 million | +0.9% |
| 1901 | 1.68 million | +0.9% |
| 1902 | 1.70 million | +0.8% |
| 1903 | 1.71 million | +0.7% |
| 1904 | 1.72 million | +0.8% |
| 1905 | 1.73 million | +0.7% |
| 1906 | 1.75 million | +0.9% |
| 1907 | 1.76 million | +0.8% |
| 1908 | 1.79 million | +1.3% |
| 1909 | 1.81 million | +1.3% |
| 1910 | 1.83 million | +1.3% |
| 1911 | 1.84 million | +0.5% |
| 1912 | 1.85 million | +0.5% |
| 1913 | 1.86 million | +0.5% |
| 1914 | 1.88 million | +1.2% |
| 1915 | 1.91 million | +1.3% |
| 1916 | 1.90 million | -0.6% |
| 1917 | 1.88 million | -0.7% |
| 1918 | 1.86 million | -1.1% |
| 1919 | 1.85 million | -0.6% |
| 1920 | 1.84 million | -0.7% |
| 1921 | 1.83 million | -0.6% |
| 1922 | 1.82 million | -0.6% |
| 1923 | 1.83 million | +0.8% |
| 1924 | 1.85 million | +0.8% |
| 1925 | 1.85 million | -0.1% |
| 1926 | 1.85 million | +0.4% |
| 1927 | 1.87 million | +0.7% |
| 1928 | 1.88 million | +0.6% |
| 1929 | 1.89 million | +0.7% |
| 1930 | 1.91 million | +1.0% |
| 1931 | 1.95 million | +2.3% |
| 1932 | 1.99 million | +2.0% |
| 1933 | 2.03 million | +2.0% |
| 1934 | 2.08 million | +2.2% |
| 1935 | 2.12 million | +2.1% |
| 1936 | 2.16 million | +1.9% |
| 1937 | 2.20 million | +1.7% |
| 1938 | 2.23 million | +1.7% |
| 1939 | 2.27 million | +1.6% |
| 1940 | 2.31 million | +1.8% |
| 1941 | 2.30 million | -0.5% |
| 1942 | 2.28 million | -0.7% |
| 1943 | 2.28 million | -0.1% |
| 1944 | 2.28 million | -0.1% |
| 1945 | 2.27 million | -0.3% |
| 1946 | 2.28 million | +0.3% |
| 1947 | 2.29 million | +0.5% |
| 1948 | 2.30 million | +0.3% |
| 1949 | 2.31 million | +0.5% |
| 1950 | 2.32 million | +0.5% |
| 1951 | 2.37 million | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 2.42 million | +2.2% |
| 1953 | 2.48 million | +2.2% |
| 1954 | 2.54 million | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 2.60 million | +2.4% |
| 1956 | 2.65 million | +2.2% |
| 1957 | 2.71 million | +2.1% |
| 1958 | 2.77 million | +2.1% |
| 1959 | 2.82 million | +2.1% |
| 1960 | 2.88 million | +2.0% |
| 1961 | 2.90 million | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 3.03 million | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 3.15 million | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 3.18 million | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 3.26 million | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 3.39 million | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 3.50 million | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 3.56 million | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 3.61 million | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 3.55 million | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 3.78 million | +6.6% |
| 1972 | 3.87 million | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 3.92 million | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 3.99 million | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 4.06 million | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 4.11 million | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 4.12 million | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 4.18 million | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 4.24 million | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 4.29 million | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 4.33 million | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 4.38 million | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 4.41 million | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 4.51 million | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 4.56 million | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 4.57 million | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 4.65 million | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 4.69 million | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 4.69 million | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 4.59 million | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 4.37 million | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 3.85 million | -11.9% |
| 1993 | 3.59 million | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 3.16 million | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 3.25 million | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 3.42 million | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 3.38 million | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 3.34 million | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 3.39 million | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 3.45 million | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 3.45 million | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 3.51 million | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 3.60 million | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 3.58 million | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 3.53 million | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 3.47 million | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 3.43 million | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 3.12 million | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 3.11 million | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 3.13 million | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 3.16 million | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 3.31 million | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 3.43 million | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 3.48 million | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 3.22 million | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 3.22 million | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3.19 million | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 3.12 million | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 3.09 million | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 3.08 million | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 3.16 million | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 3.19 million | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 3.22 million | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 3.26 million | +1.3% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 3.26 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 28% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 3.26 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.68 million, 38% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 1.07 million | 1.05 million | 1.09 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 1.14 million | 1.09 million | 1.19 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.26 million | 1.20 million | 1.32 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.40 million | 1.34 million | 1.45 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.56 million | 1.46 million | 1.65 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.73 million | 1.67 million | 1.81 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.87 million | 1.83 million | 1.91 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 1.85 million | 1.82 million | 1.89 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.09 million | 1.91 million | 2.27 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.29 million | 2.27 million | 2.31 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.57 million | 2.32 million | 2.82 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.25 million | 2.88 million | 3.61 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.98 million | 3.55 million | 4.24 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.51 million | 4.29 million | 4.69 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.63 million | 3.16 million | 4.59 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.43 million | 3.11 million | 3.60 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.23 million | 3.09 million | 3.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.18 million | 3.08 million | 3.26 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Georgia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 38.83 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,144 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,140 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,004 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 71.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 274.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 258.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9746 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Georgia?
- Methane emissions in Georgia was 3.26 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.69 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 million in 1850.
- How does Georgia rank for methane emissions?
- Georgia ranks 138th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Georgia 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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