Methane emissions in South Korea
South Korea: Methane emissions was 39.67 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
39.67 million
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
44th
of 199 countries
All-time high
39.67 million
in 2024
All-time low
7.54 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in South Korea, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions in South Korea is 39.67 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in South Korea peaked at 39.67 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.54 million, in 1850.
South Korea ranks 44th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7.54 million | — |
| 1851 | 7.55 million | +0.1% |
| 1852 | 7.56 million | +0.1% |
| 1853 | 7.57 million | +0.1% |
| 1854 | 7.58 million | +0.1% |
| 1855 | 7.59 million | +0.1% |
| 1856 | 7.60 million | +0.1% |
| 1857 | 7.61 million | +0.1% |
| 1858 | 7.61 million | +0.1% |
| 1859 | 7.62 million | +0.1% |
| 1860 | 7.63 million | +0.1% |
| 1861 | 7.64 million | +0.1% |
| 1862 | 7.65 million | +0.1% |
| 1863 | 7.66 million | +0.1% |
| 1864 | 7.67 million | +0.1% |
| 1865 | 7.68 million | +0.1% |
| 1866 | 7.69 million | +0.1% |
| 1867 | 7.70 million | +0.1% |
| 1868 | 7.70 million | +0.1% |
| 1869 | 7.71 million | +0.1% |
| 1870 | 7.72 million | +0.1% |
| 1871 | 7.72 million | -0.0% |
| 1872 | 7.72 million | -0.0% |
| 1873 | 7.72 million | -0.0% |
| 1874 | 7.72 million | -0.0% |
| 1875 | 7.72 million | -0.0% |
| 1876 | 7.71 million | -0.0% |
| 1877 | 7.71 million | -0.0% |
| 1878 | 7.71 million | -0.0% |
| 1879 | 7.71 million | -0.0% |
| 1880 | 7.71 million | -0.0% |
| 1881 | 7.72 million | +0.1% |
| 1882 | 7.72 million | +0.1% |
| 1883 | 7.73 million | +0.1% |
| 1884 | 7.74 million | +0.1% |
| 1885 | 7.75 million | +0.1% |
| 1886 | 7.75 million | +0.1% |
| 1887 | 7.76 million | +0.1% |
| 1888 | 7.77 million | +0.1% |
| 1889 | 7.78 million | +0.1% |
| 1890 | 7.78 million | +0.1% |
| 1891 | 7.79 million | +0.1% |
| 1892 | 7.80 million | +0.1% |
| 1893 | 7.81 million | +0.1% |
| 1894 | 7.81 million | +0.1% |
| 1895 | 7.82 million | +0.1% |
| 1896 | 7.83 million | +0.1% |
| 1897 | 7.83 million | +0.1% |
| 1898 | 7.84 million | +0.1% |
| 1899 | 7.85 million | +0.1% |
| 1900 | 7.86 million | +0.1% |
| 1901 | 7.87 million | +0.2% |
| 1902 | 7.89 million | +0.2% |
| 1903 | 7.91 million | +0.2% |
| 1904 | 7.93 million | +0.2% |
| 1905 | 7.94 million | +0.2% |
| 1906 | 7.96 million | +0.2% |
| 1907 | 7.98 million | +0.2% |
| 1908 | 7.99 million | +0.2% |
| 1909 | 8.01 million | +0.2% |
| 1910 | 8.03 million | +0.2% |
| 1911 | 8.17 million | +1.7% |
| 1912 | 8.30 million | +1.7% |
| 1913 | 8.44 million | +1.7% |
| 1914 | 8.62 million | +2.1% |
| 1915 | 8.79 million | +1.9% |
| 1916 | 8.97 million | +2.0% |
| 1917 | 9.15 million | +2.0% |
| 1918 | 9.33 million | +2.0% |
| 1919 | 9.52 million | +2.0% |
| 1920 | 9.70 million | +1.9% |
| 1921 | 9.90 million | +2.0% |
| 1922 | 10.09 million | +2.0% |
| 1923 | 10.30 million | +2.0% |
| 1924 | 10.50 million | +2.0% |
| 1925 | 10.70 million | +1.9% |
| 1926 | 10.87 million | +1.6% |
| 1927 | 11.05 million | +1.6% |
| 1928 | 11.22 million | +1.6% |
| 1929 | 11.40 million | +1.6% |
| 1930 | 11.59 million | +1.6% |
| 1931 | 11.80 million | +1.8% |
| 1932 | 12.01 million | +1.8% |
| 1933 | 12.23 million | +1.8% |
| 1934 | 12.45 million | +1.8% |
| 1935 | 12.67 million | +1.8% |
| 1936 | 12.87 million | +1.6% |
| 1937 | 13.08 million | +1.6% |
| 1938 | 13.29 million | +1.6% |
| 1939 | 13.51 million | +1.7% |
| 1940 | 13.74 million | +1.7% |
| 1941 | 14.36 million | +4.5% |
| 1942 | 14.99 million | +4.4% |
| 1943 | 15.63 million | +4.3% |
| 1944 | 16.28 million | +4.2% |
| 1945 | 16.95 million | +4.1% |
| 1946 | 17.75 million | +4.7% |
| 1947 | 18.14 million | +2.2% |
| 1948 | 18.48 million | +1.8% |
| 1949 | 18.75 million | +1.5% |
| 1950 | 15.86 million | -15.4% |
| 1951 | 15.82 million | -0.3% |
| 1952 | 15.80 million | -0.1% |
| 1953 | 15.97 million | +1.1% |
| 1954 | 16.10 million | +0.8% |
| 1955 | 16.50 million | +2.5% |
| 1956 | 16.88 million | +2.2% |
| 1957 | 17.23 million | +2.1% |
| 1958 | 17.55 million | +1.9% |
| 1959 | 18.20 million | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 18.72 million | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 18.62 million | -0.5% |
| 1962 | 19.25 million | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 19.97 million | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 20.27 million | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 20.44 million | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 20.83 million | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 20.40 million | -2.1% |
| 1968 | 18.38 million | -9.9% |
| 1969 | 18.27 million | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 20.23 million | +10.7% |
| 1971 | 20.48 million | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 20.82 million | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 22.42 million | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 24.01 million | +7.1% |
| 1975 | 24.93 million | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 24.71 million | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 25.85 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 26.52 million | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 27.31 million | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 27.84 million | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 28.72 million | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 28.79 million | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 30.12 million | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 32.02 million | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 33.59 million | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 34.86 million | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 34.68 million | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 34.53 million | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 33.06 million | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 32.47 million | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 32.06 million | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 30.58 million | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 29.24 million | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 28.48 million | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 28.25 million | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 29.31 million | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 29.53 million | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 28.53 million | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 28.10 million | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 29.84 million | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 29.55 million | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 27.65 million | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 27.80 million | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 28.20 million | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 28.38 million | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 28.96 million | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 29.27 million | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 26.30 million | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 26.96 million | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 27.44 million | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 27.55 million | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 28.26 million | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 28.33 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 28.68 million | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 29.31 million | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 29.33 million | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 29.82 million | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 30.00 million | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 30.13 million | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 32.96 million | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 36.50 million | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 37.11 million | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 36.46 million | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 39.67 million | +8.8% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 39.67 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million, 4.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 39.67 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.80 million, 6.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 7.58 million | 7.54 million | 7.62 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 7.67 million | 7.63 million | 7.71 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 7.72 million | 7.71 million | 7.72 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 7.74 million | 7.71 million | 7.78 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 7.82 million | 7.78 million | 7.85 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 7.93 million | 7.86 million | 8.01 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 8.73 million | 8.03 million | 9.52 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 10.57 million | 9.70 million | 11.40 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 12.55 million | 11.59 million | 13.51 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 16.50 million | 13.74 million | 18.75 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 16.59 million | 15.80 million | 18.20 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 19.51 million | 18.27 million | 20.83 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.73 million | 20.23 million | 27.31 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.82 million | 27.84 million | 34.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.66 million | 28.10 million | 32.47 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.29 million | 26.30 million | 29.84 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.89 million | 27.44 million | 30.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.54 million | 32.96 million | 39.67 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More climate change data for South Korea
- Share co2 vs population 0.2146 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -49.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -273.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, annual growth rate -0.1285 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1214 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.8117 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate -78.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population 81.2% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in South Korea?
- Methane emissions in South Korea was 39.67 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 39.67 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.54 million in 1850.
- How does South Korea rank for methane emissions?
- South Korea ranks 44th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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