Methane emissions in Maldives
Maldives: Methane emissions was 170,638 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
170,638
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
172nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
170,638
in 2024
All-time low
2,010
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Maldives, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, methane emissions in Maldives stood at 170,638. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 43.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Maldives peaked at 170,638 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,010, in 1850.
Maldives ranks 172nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Maldives, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,010 | — |
| 1851 | 2,021 | +0.6% |
| 1852 | 2,032 | +0.5% |
| 1853 | 2,043 | +0.5% |
| 1854 | 2,054 | +0.5% |
| 1855 | 2,065 | +0.5% |
| 1856 | 2,076 | +0.5% |
| 1857 | 2,088 | +0.5% |
| 1858 | 2,099 | +0.5% |
| 1859 | 2,110 | +0.5% |
| 1860 | 2,121 | +0.5% |
| 1861 | 2,146 | +1.1% |
| 1862 | 2,170 | +1.1% |
| 1863 | 2,194 | +1.1% |
| 1864 | 2,218 | +1.1% |
| 1865 | 2,242 | +1.1% |
| 1866 | 2,267 | +1.1% |
| 1867 | 2,291 | +1.1% |
| 1868 | 2,315 | +1.1% |
| 1869 | 2,340 | +1.1% |
| 1870 | 2,364 | +1.0% |
| 1871 | 2,391 | +1.1% |
| 1872 | 2,418 | +1.1% |
| 1873 | 2,446 | +1.1% |
| 1874 | 2,473 | +1.1% |
| 1875 | 2,500 | +1.1% |
| 1876 | 2,527 | +1.1% |
| 1877 | 2,555 | +1.1% |
| 1878 | 2,582 | +1.1% |
| 1879 | 2,609 | +1.1% |
| 1880 | 2,637 | +1.1% |
| 1881 | 2,665 | +1.1% |
| 1882 | 2,696 | +1.2% |
| 1883 | 2,727 | +1.2% |
| 1884 | 2,759 | +1.1% |
| 1885 | 2,790 | +1.1% |
| 1886 | 2,821 | +1.1% |
| 1887 | 2,853 | +1.1% |
| 1888 | 2,884 | +1.1% |
| 1889 | 2,916 | +1.1% |
| 1890 | 2,948 | +1.1% |
| 1891 | 2,981 | +1.1% |
| 1892 | 3,013 | +1.1% |
| 1893 | 3,046 | +1.1% |
| 1894 | 3,079 | +1.1% |
| 1895 | 3,111 | +1.1% |
| 1896 | 3,144 | +1.1% |
| 1897 | 3,177 | +1.0% |
| 1898 | 3,210 | +1.0% |
| 1899 | 3,243 | +1.0% |
| 1900 | 3,276 | +1.0% |
| 1901 | 3,300 | +0.7% |
| 1902 | 3,326 | +0.8% |
| 1903 | 3,352 | +0.8% |
| 1904 | 3,379 | +0.8% |
| 1905 | 3,406 | +0.8% |
| 1906 | 3,433 | +0.8% |
| 1907 | 3,461 | +0.8% |
| 1908 | 3,489 | +0.8% |
| 1909 | 3,517 | +0.8% |
| 1910 | 3,545 | +0.8% |
| 1911 | 3,640 | +2.7% |
| 1912 | 3,736 | +2.6% |
| 1913 | 3,831 | +2.6% |
| 1914 | 3,927 | +2.5% |
| 1915 | 4,023 | +2.4% |
| 1916 | 4,120 | +2.4% |
| 1917 | 4,216 | +2.3% |
| 1918 | 4,313 | +2.3% |
| 1919 | 4,411 | +2.3% |
| 1920 | 4,509 | +2.2% |
| 1921 | 4,637 | +2.9% |
| 1922 | 4,762 | +2.7% |
| 1923 | 4,890 | +2.7% |
| 1924 | 5,017 | +2.6% |
| 1925 | 5,145 | +2.5% |
| 1926 | 5,267 | +2.4% |
| 1927 | 5,395 | +2.4% |
| 1928 | 5,523 | +2.4% |
| 1929 | 5,645 | +2.2% |
| 1930 | 5,774 | +2.3% |
| 1931 | 5,949 | +3.0% |
| 1932 | 6,113 | +2.8% |
| 1933 | 6,280 | +2.7% |
| 1934 | 6,447 | +2.7% |
| 1935 | 6,614 | +2.6% |
| 1936 | 6,781 | +2.5% |
| 1937 | 6,948 | +2.5% |
| 1938 | 7,116 | +2.4% |
| 1939 | 7,283 | +2.4% |
| 1940 | 7,451 | +2.3% |
| 1941 | 7,726 | +3.7% |
| 1942 | 8,003 | +3.6% |
| 1943 | 8,283 | +3.5% |
| 1944 | 8,566 | +3.4% |
| 1945 | 8,646 | +0.9% |
| 1946 | 8,725 | +0.9% |
| 1947 | 8,756 | +0.4% |
| 1948 | 8,776 | +0.2% |
| 1949 | 8,784 | +0.1% |
| 1950 | 8,790 | +0.1% |
| 1951 | 8,698 | -1.0% |
| 1952 | 8,648 | -0.6% |
| 1953 | 8,625 | -0.3% |
| 1954 | 8,615 | -0.1% |
| 1955 | 8,609 | -0.1% |
| 1956 | 8,604 | -0.1% |
| 1957 | 8,595 | -0.1% |
| 1958 | 8,581 | -0.2% |
| 1959 | 8,565 | -0.2% |
| 1960 | 8,546 | -0.2% |
| 1961 | 8,522 | -0.3% |
| 1962 | 8,490 | -0.4% |
| 1963 | 8,444 | -0.5% |
| 1964 | 8,377 | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 8,283 | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 8,161 | -1.5% |
| 1967 | 8,016 | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 7,853 | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 7,686 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 9,385 | +22.1% |
| 1971 | 10,712 | +14.1% |
| 1972 | 11,752 | +9.7% |
| 1973 | 12,869 | +9.5% |
| 1974 | 14,104 | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 15,358 | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 16,645 | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 17,946 | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 19,286 | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 20,706 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 22,210 | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 23,526 | +5.9% |
| 1982 | 24,906 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 26,403 | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 28,109 | +6.5% |
| 1985 | 29,768 | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 30,784 | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 31,806 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 32,838 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 33,768 | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 35,915 | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 36,834 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 37,713 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 38,673 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 40,602 | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 41,743 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 43,540 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 45,093 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 47,195 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 48,785 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 52,390 | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 54,184 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 59,108 | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 63,061 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 68,200 | +8.1% |
| 2005 | 70,976 | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 77,074 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 81,200 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 86,051 | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 89,024 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 94,532 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 100,099 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 105,990 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 112,012 | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 119,140 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 122,457 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 127,786 | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 132,886 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 138,502 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 144,749 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 150,160 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 155,246 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 160,479 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 165,332 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 170,638 | +3.2% |
Maldives compared with similar countries
- Maldives's 170,638 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 1% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Maldives's 170,638 is below the median for South Asia, which is 19.50 million, 1% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 2,060 | 2,010 | 2,110 | 10 |
| 1860s | 2,230 | 2,121 | 2,340 | 10 |
| 1870s | 2,487 | 2,364 | 2,609 | 10 |
| 1880s | 2,775 | 2,637 | 2,916 | 10 |
| 1890s | 3,095 | 2,948 | 3,243 | 10 |
| 1900s | 3,394 | 3,276 | 3,517 | 10 |
| 1910s | 3,976 | 3,545 | 4,411 | 10 |
| 1920s | 5,079 | 4,509 | 5,645 | 10 |
| 1930s | 6,530 | 5,774 | 7,283 | 10 |
| 1940s | 8,372 | 7,451 | 8,784 | 10 |
| 1950s | 8,633 | 8,565 | 8,790 | 10 |
| 1960s | 8,238 | 7,686 | 8,546 | 10 |
| 1970s | 14,876 | 9,385 | 20,706 | 10 |
| 1980s | 28,412 | 22,210 | 33,768 | 10 |
| 1990s | 41,609 | 35,915 | 48,785 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70,127 | 52,390 | 89,024 | 10 |
| 2010s | 119,815 | 94,532 | 144,749 | 10 |
| 2020s | 160,371 | 150,160 | 170,638 | 5 |
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More climate change data for Maldives
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 207,727 kg (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0044 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0001 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 1.14 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.14 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions 0.0043 kt (2050)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Direct emissions 0.0033 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Maldives?
- Methane emissions in Maldives was 170,638 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 170,638 in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,010 in 1850.
- How does Maldives rank for methane emissions?
- Maldives ranks 172nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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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