Methane emissions in Ireland
Ireland: Methane emissions was 17.63 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
17.63 million
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
81st
of 199 countries
All-time high
39.13 million
in 1850
All-time low
11.82 million
in 1960
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Ireland, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, methane emissions in Ireland stood at 17.63 million.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Ireland peaked at 39.13 million in 1850 and was at its lowest, 11.82 million, in 1960.
Ireland ranks 81st of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 175 years of available data.
Methane emissions in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 39.13 million | — |
| 1851 | 38.27 million | -2.2% |
| 1852 | 37.61 million | -1.7% |
| 1853 | 36.99 million | -1.7% |
| 1854 | 36.39 million | -1.6% |
| 1855 | 35.83 million | -1.5% |
| 1856 | 35.30 million | -1.5% |
| 1857 | 34.75 million | -1.5% |
| 1858 | 34.23 million | -1.5% |
| 1859 | 33.71 million | -1.5% |
| 1860 | 33.18 million | -1.6% |
| 1861 | 32.97 million | -0.6% |
| 1862 | 32.77 million | -0.6% |
| 1863 | 32.53 million | -0.7% |
| 1864 | 32.28 million | -0.8% |
| 1865 | 32.05 million | -0.7% |
| 1866 | 31.80 million | -0.8% |
| 1867 | 31.58 million | -0.7% |
| 1868 | 31.38 million | -0.6% |
| 1869 | 31.18 million | -0.6% |
| 1870 | 30.97 million | -0.7% |
| 1871 | 30.85 million | -0.4% |
| 1872 | 30.73 million | -0.4% |
| 1873 | 30.59 million | -0.5% |
| 1874 | 30.47 million | -0.4% |
| 1875 | 30.36 million | -0.4% |
| 1876 | 30.26 million | -0.3% |
| 1877 | 30.17 million | -0.3% |
| 1878 | 30.08 million | -0.3% |
| 1879 | 29.96 million | -0.4% |
| 1880 | 29.83 million | -0.5% |
| 1881 | 29.55 million | -0.9% |
| 1882 | 29.26 million | -1.0% |
| 1883 | 28.96 million | -1.0% |
| 1884 | 28.69 million | -0.9% |
| 1885 | 28.43 million | -0.9% |
| 1886 | 28.18 million | -0.9% |
| 1887 | 27.91 million | -1.0% |
| 1888 | 27.63 million | -1.0% |
| 1889 | 27.36 million | -1.0% |
| 1890 | 27.10 million | -1.0% |
| 1891 | 26.95 million | -0.6% |
| 1892 | 26.79 million | -0.6% |
| 1893 | 26.65 million | -0.5% |
| 1894 | 26.52 million | -0.5% |
| 1895 | 26.38 million | -0.5% |
| 1896 | 26.25 million | -0.5% |
| 1897 | 26.13 million | -0.5% |
| 1898 | 26.01 million | -0.5% |
| 1899 | 25.88 million | -0.5% |
| 1900 | 25.73 million | -0.6% |
| 1901 | 25.65 million | -0.3% |
| 1902 | 25.58 million | -0.3% |
| 1903 | 25.49 million | -0.3% |
| 1904 | 25.41 million | -0.3% |
| 1905 | 25.33 million | -0.3% |
| 1906 | 25.25 million | -0.3% |
| 1907 | 25.15 million | -0.4% |
| 1908 | 25.06 million | -0.4% |
| 1909 | 24.97 million | -0.4% |
| 1910 | 24.89 million | -0.3% |
| 1911 | 24.80 million | -0.3% |
| 1912 | 24.71 million | -0.3% |
| 1913 | 24.63 million | -0.3% |
| 1914 | 24.54 million | -0.4% |
| 1915 | 24.41 million | -0.5% |
| 1916 | 24.32 million | -0.4% |
| 1917 | 24.24 million | -0.3% |
| 1918 | 24.16 million | -0.3% |
| 1919 | 24.13 million | -0.1% |
| 1920 | 24.04 million | -0.3% |
| 1921 | 22.28 million | -7.3% |
| 1922 | 21.44 million | -3.8% |
| 1923 | 20.70 million | -3.5% |
| 1924 | 20.32 million | -1.8% |
| 1925 | 19.52 million | -3.9% |
| 1926 | 18.88 million | -3.3% |
| 1927 | 18.04 million | -4.4% |
| 1928 | 17.28 million | -4.3% |
| 1929 | 16.73 million | -3.2% |
| 1930 | 15.95 million | -4.6% |
| 1931 | 15.92 million | -0.2% |
| 1932 | 15.68 million | -1.5% |
| 1933 | 15.80 million | +0.8% |
| 1934 | 15.77 million | -0.2% |
| 1935 | 15.72 million | -0.3% |
| 1936 | 15.57 million | -0.9% |
| 1937 | 15.40 million | -1.1% |
| 1938 | 15.19 million | -1.4% |
| 1939 | 15.10 million | -0.6% |
| 1940 | 14.93 million | -1.1% |
| 1941 | 14.63 million | -2.0% |
| 1942 | 14.40 million | -1.6% |
| 1943 | 14.26 million | -1.0% |
| 1944 | 14.06 million | -1.3% |
| 1945 | 13.96 million | -0.7% |
| 1946 | 13.90 million | -0.4% |
| 1947 | 13.80 million | -0.7% |
| 1948 | 13.63 million | -1.2% |
| 1949 | 13.48 million | -1.1% |
| 1950 | 13.35 million | -1.0% |
| 1951 | 13.36 million | +0.1% |
| 1952 | 13.25 million | -0.9% |
| 1953 | 13.12 million | -1.0% |
| 1954 | 12.88 million | -1.8% |
| 1955 | 12.84 million | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 12.60 million | -1.8% |
| 1957 | 12.40 million | -1.6% |
| 1958 | 12.11 million | -2.3% |
| 1959 | 12.22 million | +0.9% |
| 1960 | 11.82 million | -3.2% |
| 1961 | 12.60 million | +6.5% |
| 1962 | 12.58 million | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 12.86 million | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 13.18 million | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 13.71 million | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 14.65 million | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 15.03 million | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 15.14 million | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 15.33 million | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 15.39 million | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 15.78 million | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 15.66 million | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 16.51 million | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 17.48 million | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 17.51 million | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 17.00 million | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 17.19 million | +1.1% |
| 1978 | 17.28 million | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 17.37 million | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 17.41 million | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 16.78 million | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 16.79 million | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 17.04 million | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 17.16 million | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 17.35 million | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 17.29 million | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 17.03 million | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 17.03 million | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 17.24 million | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 17.71 million | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 17.95 million | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 18.02 million | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 18.19 million | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 18.26 million | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 18.36 million | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 18.58 million | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 18.60 million | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 18.72 million | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 21.34 million | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 22.38 million | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 22.75 million | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 22.50 million | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 22.79 million | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 21.09 million | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 20.24 million | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 20.44 million | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 19.04 million | -6.9% |
| 2008 | 18.46 million | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 17.85 million | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 17.37 million | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 17.41 million | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 17.59 million | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 17.90 million | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 18.18 million | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 18.52 million | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 19.59 million | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 19.77 million | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 17.77 million | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 17.73 million | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 17.73 million | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 17.97 million | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 17.74 million | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 17.54 million | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 17.63 million | +0.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 17.63 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million, 2.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 17.63 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.68 million, 2.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 36.22 million | 33.71 million | 39.13 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 32.17 million | 31.18 million | 33.18 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 30.44 million | 29.96 million | 30.97 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 28.58 million | 27.36 million | 29.83 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 26.47 million | 25.88 million | 27.10 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 25.36 million | 24.97 million | 25.73 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 24.48 million | 24.13 million | 24.89 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 19.92 million | 16.73 million | 24.04 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 15.61 million | 15.10 million | 15.95 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 14.10 million | 13.48 million | 14.93 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 12.81 million | 12.11 million | 13.36 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 13.69 million | 11.82 million | 15.33 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.72 million | 15.39 million | 17.51 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.11 million | 16.78 million | 17.41 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.57 million | 17.71 million | 21.34 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.75 million | 17.85 million | 22.79 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.18 million | 17.37 million | 19.77 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.72 million | 17.54 million | 17.97 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 320.11 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,665 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,433 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 515.47 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,902 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.17 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Ireland?
- Methane emissions in Ireland was 17.63 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 39.13 million in 1850.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.82 million in 1960.
- How does Ireland rank for methane emissions?
- Ireland ranks 81st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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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