Methane emissions in Indonesia
Indonesia: Methane emissions was 412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
6th
of 199 countries
All-time high
412.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2023
All-time low
17.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Indonesia, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
Indonesia recorded 412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents for methane emissions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Indonesia peaked at 412.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
That places Indonesia 6th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 17.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 17.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1852 | 17.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1853 | 17.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1854 | 18.04 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1855 | 18.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1856 | 18.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 18.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1858 | 18.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1859 | 19.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1860 | 19.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1861 | 19.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1862 | 19.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1863 | 20.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1864 | 20.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1865 | 20.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1866 | 20.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1867 | 20.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1868 | 21.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1869 | 21.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1870 | 21.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1871 | 21.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 22.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1873 | 22.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1874 | 22.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1875 | 23.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1876 | 23.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1877 | 23.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1878 | 23.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1879 | 24.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1880 | 24.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1881 | 24.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1882 | 25.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1883 | 25.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1884 | 25.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1885 | 26.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1886 | 26.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1887 | 26.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1888 | 27.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1889 | 27.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1890 | 28.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1891 | 28.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1892 | 28.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1893 | 29.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1894 | 29.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1895 | 30.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1896 | 30.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1897 | 30.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1898 | 31.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1899 | 31.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1900 | 32.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1901 | 32.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1902 | 32.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1903 | 33.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1904 | 34.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1905 | 34.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1906 | 34.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1907 | 35.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1908 | 35.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1909 | 36.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1910 | 36.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1911 | 37.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1912 | 36.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1913 | 37.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1914 | 37.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1915 | 37.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1916 | 38.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1917 | 38.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1918 | 39.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1919 | 39.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1920 | 39.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1921 | 40.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1922 | 40.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1923 | 41.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1924 | 41.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1925 | 42.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1926 | 42.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1927 | 43.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1928 | 44.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1929 | 46.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1930 | 46.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 1931 | 47.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1932 | 48.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1933 | 49.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1934 | 50.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1935 | 51.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1936 | 52.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1937 | 54.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 1938 | 55.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1939 | 57.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1940 | 57.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1941 | 58.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1942 | 54.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.9% |
| 1943 | 59.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.3% |
| 1944 | 56.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.0% |
| 1945 | 54.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.7% |
| 1946 | 54.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1947 | 56.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.2% |
| 1948 | 61.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.1% |
| 1949 | 64.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.6% |
| 1950 | 60.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -6.7% |
| 1951 | 61.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1952 | 64.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 1953 | 65.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1954 | 68.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1955 | 72.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.7% |
| 1956 | 74.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1957 | 77.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1958 | 79.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1959 | 81.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.5% |
| 1960 | 82.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 84.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1962 | 85.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 82.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 84.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1965 | 88.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.4% |
| 1966 | 90.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 89.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 96.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.4% |
| 1969 | 97.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 103.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 105.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 108.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 117.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 118.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 117.31 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 122.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 128.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 131.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 130.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 133.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 137.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 130.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 135.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 143.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 143.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 148.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 147.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 150.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 157.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 162.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 169.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 179.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 182.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 187.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 190.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 200.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 204.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 199.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 197.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 199.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 201.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 199.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 201.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 205.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 209.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 221.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 224.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 229.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 242.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 247.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 288.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +16.5% |
| 2012 | 300.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 299.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 308.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 298.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 300.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 320.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 352.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 365.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 351.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 351.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 386.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.9% |
| 2023 | 412.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.2% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 35.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 71.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 18.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 17.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 19.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 20.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 19.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 21.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 22.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 21.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 24.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 26.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 24.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 27.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 29.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 28.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 31.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 34.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 32.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 36.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 37.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 36.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 39.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 42.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 39.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 46.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 51.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 46.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 57.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 57.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 54.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 64.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 70.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 60.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 81.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 88.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 82.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 97.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 118.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 103.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 131.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 142.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 130.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 157.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 187.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 162.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 204.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 213.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 199.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 242.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 308.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 247.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 365.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 382.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 351.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 412.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 3 United States 818.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 4 Brazil 579.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 5 Russia 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 7 Pakistan 228.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 8 Nigeria 193.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 9 Iran 171.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
More climate change data for Indonesia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 3.73 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 60,521 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 23,775 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 36,746 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,312 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 101,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 26,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 75,346 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 98.17 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Indonesia?
- Methane emissions in Indonesia was 412.01 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 412.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2023.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Indonesia rank for methane emissions?
- Indonesia ranks 6th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.