Methane emissions in Greece
Greece: Methane emissions was 9.91 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.91 million
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
102nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
15.13 million
in 2007
All-time low
2.63 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Greece, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Greece recorded 9.91 million for methane emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Greece peaked at 15.13 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.63 million, in 1850.
Greece ranks 102nd 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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2.63 million | — |
| 1851 | 2.65 million | +1.0% |
| 1852 | 2.68 million | +1.0% |
| 1853 | 2.71 million | +0.9% |
| 1854 | 2.73 million | +0.9% |
| 1855 | 2.76 million | +0.9% |
| 1856 | 2.78 million | +0.9% |
| 1857 | 2.81 million | +0.9% |
| 1858 | 2.83 million | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 2.86 million | +0.9% |
| 1860 | 2.88 million | +0.9% |
| 1861 | 2.91 million | +1.0% |
| 1862 | 2.94 million | +1.0% |
| 1863 | 2.97 million | +1.0% |
| 1864 | 3.00 million | +0.9% |
| 1865 | 3.02 million | +0.9% |
| 1866 | 3.05 million | +0.9% |
| 1867 | 3.09 million | +1.2% |
| 1868 | 3.11 million | +0.8% |
| 1869 | 3.15 million | +1.1% |
| 1870 | 3.17 million | +0.9% |
| 1871 | 3.21 million | +1.2% |
| 1872 | 3.24 million | +0.9% |
| 1873 | 3.28 million | +1.1% |
| 1874 | 3.31 million | +1.0% |
| 1875 | 3.34 million | +1.1% |
| 1876 | 3.37 million | +0.7% |
| 1877 | 3.40 million | +1.0% |
| 1878 | 3.44 million | +1.0% |
| 1879 | 3.47 million | +1.0% |
| 1880 | 3.51 million | +1.0% |
| 1881 | 3.54 million | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 3.58 million | +1.1% |
| 1883 | 3.62 million | +1.1% |
| 1884 | 3.66 million | +1.0% |
| 1885 | 3.69 million | +1.0% |
| 1886 | 3.73 million | +1.0% |
| 1887 | 3.77 million | +1.0% |
| 1888 | 3.81 million | +1.0% |
| 1889 | 3.85 million | +1.0% |
| 1890 | 3.88 million | +1.0% |
| 1891 | 3.93 million | +1.1% |
| 1892 | 3.99 million | +1.6% |
| 1893 | 4.03 million | +1.0% |
| 1894 | 4.07 million | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 4.11 million | +1.0% |
| 1896 | 4.16 million | +1.1% |
| 1897 | 4.20 million | +1.0% |
| 1898 | 4.24 million | +1.1% |
| 1899 | 4.27 million | +0.7% |
| 1900 | 4.33 million | +1.2% |
| 1901 | 4.36 million | +0.7% |
| 1902 | 4.38 million | +0.6% |
| 1903 | 4.42 million | +0.8% |
| 1904 | 4.44 million | +0.6% |
| 1905 | 4.47 million | +0.6% |
| 1906 | 4.50 million | +0.7% |
| 1907 | 4.54 million | +0.9% |
| 1908 | 4.58 million | +1.0% |
| 1909 | 4.61 million | +0.5% |
| 1910 | 4.64 million | +0.8% |
| 1911 | 4.69 million | +0.9% |
| 1912 | 4.67 million | -0.4% |
| 1913 | 4.77 million | +2.3% |
| 1914 | 4.73 million | -0.9% |
| 1915 | 4.76 million | +0.7% |
| 1916 | 4.80 million | +0.7% |
| 1917 | 4.83 million | +0.7% |
| 1918 | 4.87 million | +0.7% |
| 1919 | 4.90 million | +0.6% |
| 1920 | 4.96 million | +1.3% |
| 1921 | 5.02 million | +1.2% |
| 1922 | 5.07 million | +1.0% |
| 1923 | 5.14 million | +1.4% |
| 1924 | 5.22 million | +1.4% |
| 1925 | 5.30 million | +1.5% |
| 1926 | 5.34 million | +0.8% |
| 1927 | 5.42 million | +1.5% |
| 1928 | 5.47 million | +1.0% |
| 1929 | 5.54 million | +1.3% |
| 1930 | 5.60 million | +1.1% |
| 1931 | 5.67 million | +1.3% |
| 1932 | 5.75 million | +1.3% |
| 1933 | 5.80 million | +1.0% |
| 1934 | 5.91 million | +1.8% |
| 1935 | 5.98 million | +1.3% |
| 1936 | 6.12 million | +2.3% |
| 1937 | 6.25 million | +2.1% |
| 1938 | 6.37 million | +1.9% |
| 1939 | 6.36 million | -0.1% |
| 1940 | 6.48 million | +2.0% |
| 1941 | 6.62 million | +2.1% |
| 1942 | 6.76 million | +2.1% |
| 1943 | 6.89 million | +2.0% |
| 1944 | 7.02 million | +1.9% |
| 1945 | 7.15 million | +1.8% |
| 1946 | 7.28 million | +1.8% |
| 1947 | 7.41 million | +1.8% |
| 1948 | 7.59 million | +2.4% |
| 1949 | 7.73 million | +1.8% |
| 1950 | 7.90 million | +2.2% |
| 1951 | 8.10 million | +2.5% |
| 1952 | 8.28 million | +2.2% |
| 1953 | 8.47 million | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 8.67 million | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 8.89 million | +2.5% |
| 1956 | 9.10 million | +2.3% |
| 1957 | 9.32 million | +2.4% |
| 1958 | 9.54 million | +2.4% |
| 1959 | 9.76 million | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 10.00 million | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 10.33 million | +3.3% |
| 1962 | 10.36 million | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 10.43 million | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 10.41 million | -0.2% |
| 1965 | 10.46 million | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 10.54 million | +0.8% |
| 1967 | 10.80 million | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 11.10 million | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 11.17 million | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 10.97 million | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 10.98 million | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 11.18 million | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 11.65 million | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 12.30 million | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 12.46 million | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 12.56 million | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 12.40 million | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 12.19 million | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 12.20 million | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 12.14 million | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 12.20 million | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 12.12 million | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 12.17 million | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 12.20 million | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 12.32 million | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 12.44 million | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 12.72 million | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 12.88 million | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 12.97 million | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 13.10 million | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 13.03 million | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 13.08 million | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 13.23 million | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 13.41 million | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 13.63 million | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 13.79 million | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 14.06 million | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 14.27 million | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 14.27 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 14.52 million | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 13.88 million | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 14.14 million | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 14.33 million | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 14.61 million | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 14.88 million | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 15.07 million | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 15.13 million | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 15.03 million | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 14.61 million | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 14.16 million | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 13.90 million | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 13.71 million | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 13.05 million | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 12.92 million | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 12.64 million | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 12.35 million | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 12.50 million | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 12.09 million | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 11.79 million | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 11.02 million | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 10.90 million | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 10.60 million | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 10.31 million | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 9.91 million | -3.9% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 9.91 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million, 1.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Greece's 9.91 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.68 million, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 2.74 million | 2.63 million | 2.86 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 3.01 million | 2.88 million | 3.15 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 3.32 million | 3.17 million | 3.47 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.68 million | 3.51 million | 3.85 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 4.09 million | 3.88 million | 4.27 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 4.46 million | 4.33 million | 4.61 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 4.77 million | 4.64 million | 4.90 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 5.25 million | 4.96 million | 5.54 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.98 million | 5.60 million | 6.37 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 7.09 million | 6.48 million | 7.73 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 8.80 million | 7.90 million | 9.76 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.56 million | 10.00 million | 11.17 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.89 million | 10.97 million | 12.56 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.42 million | 12.12 million | 12.97 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.59 million | 13.03 million | 14.27 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.62 million | 13.88 million | 15.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.91 million | 11.79 million | 14.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.55 million | 9.91 million | 11.02 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Greece
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 219.81 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,235 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,821 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,415 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 157.66 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,914 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,538 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 375.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.8 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Greece?
- Methane emissions in Greece was 9.91 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 15.13 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.63 million in 1850.
- How does Greece rank for methane emissions?
- Greece ranks 102nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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