Methane emissions in Mexico
Mexico: Methane emissions was 151.80 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
151.80 million
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
11th
of 199 countries
All-time high
151.80 million
in 2024
All-time low
7.83 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Mexico, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 151.80 million for methane emissions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Mexico peaked at 151.80 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.83 million, in 1850.
Mexico ranks 11th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 7.83 million | — |
| 1851 | 7.91 million | +1.1% |
| 1852 | 8.00 million | +1.1% |
| 1853 | 8.08 million | +1.0% |
| 1854 | 8.16 million | +1.0% |
| 1855 | 8.24 million | +1.0% |
| 1856 | 8.33 million | +1.1% |
| 1857 | 8.42 million | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 8.50 million | +1.0% |
| 1859 | 8.59 million | +1.0% |
| 1860 | 8.67 million | +1.0% |
| 1861 | 8.74 million | +0.9% |
| 1862 | 8.82 million | +0.8% |
| 1863 | 8.92 million | +1.2% |
| 1864 | 8.99 million | +0.8% |
| 1865 | 9.06 million | +0.8% |
| 1866 | 9.13 million | +0.8% |
| 1867 | 9.20 million | +0.8% |
| 1868 | 9.28 million | +0.8% |
| 1869 | 9.36 million | +0.9% |
| 1870 | 9.45 million | +0.9% |
| 1871 | 9.53 million | +0.9% |
| 1872 | 9.62 million | +0.9% |
| 1873 | 9.71 million | +0.9% |
| 1874 | 9.79 million | +0.9% |
| 1875 | 9.88 million | +0.9% |
| 1876 | 9.97 million | +0.9% |
| 1877 | 10.05 million | +0.9% |
| 1878 | 10.14 million | +0.9% |
| 1879 | 10.23 million | +0.9% |
| 1880 | 10.31 million | +0.8% |
| 1881 | 10.50 million | +1.8% |
| 1882 | 10.68 million | +1.7% |
| 1883 | 10.86 million | +1.7% |
| 1884 | 11.05 million | +1.7% |
| 1885 | 11.23 million | +1.7% |
| 1886 | 11.41 million | +1.6% |
| 1887 | 11.60 million | +1.6% |
| 1888 | 11.78 million | +1.6% |
| 1889 | 11.96 million | +1.6% |
| 1890 | 12.15 million | +1.5% |
| 1891 | 12.42 million | +2.2% |
| 1892 | 12.62 million | +1.6% |
| 1893 | 12.79 million | +1.4% |
| 1894 | 12.98 million | +1.4% |
| 1895 | 13.15 million | +1.4% |
| 1896 | 13.35 million | +1.5% |
| 1897 | 13.55 million | +1.5% |
| 1898 | 13.75 million | +1.4% |
| 1899 | 13.94 million | +1.4% |
| 1900 | 14.17 million | +1.6% |
| 1901 | 14.39 million | +1.6% |
| 1902 | 14.57 million | +1.3% |
| 1903 | 14.76 million | +1.3% |
| 1904 | 14.96 million | +1.3% |
| 1905 | 15.12 million | +1.1% |
| 1906 | 15.33 million | +1.4% |
| 1907 | 15.56 million | +1.5% |
| 1908 | 16.03 million | +3.0% |
| 1909 | 16.17 million | +0.9% |
| 1910 | 16.41 million | +1.5% |
| 1911 | 17.20 million | +4.8% |
| 1912 | 17.11 million | -0.5% |
| 1913 | 17.03 million | -0.5% |
| 1914 | 17.11 million | +0.5% |
| 1915 | 17.05 million | -0.4% |
| 1916 | 17.04 million | -0.0% |
| 1917 | 17.12 million | +0.4% |
| 1918 | 17.25 million | +0.8% |
| 1919 | 17.27 million | +0.1% |
| 1920 | 17.31 million | +0.3% |
| 1921 | 17.65 million | +1.9% |
| 1922 | 18.05 million | +2.3% |
| 1923 | 18.49 million | +2.4% |
| 1924 | 18.83 million | +1.8% |
| 1925 | 19.23 million | +2.2% |
| 1926 | 19.54 million | +1.6% |
| 1927 | 19.80 million | +1.4% |
| 1928 | 20.14 million | +1.7% |
| 1929 | 20.50 million | +1.7% |
| 1930 | 20.91 million | +2.0% |
| 1931 | 21.24 million | +1.6% |
| 1932 | 21.61 million | +1.7% |
| 1933 | 22.03 million | +2.0% |
| 1934 | 22.50 million | +2.1% |
| 1935 | 23.07 million | +2.5% |
| 1936 | 23.56 million | +2.1% |
| 1937 | 24.02 million | +2.0% |
| 1938 | 24.46 million | +1.8% |
| 1939 | 24.89 million | +1.7% |
| 1940 | 25.38 million | +2.0% |
| 1941 | 26.15 million | +3.0% |
| 1942 | 26.34 million | +0.7% |
| 1943 | 27.28 million | +3.6% |
| 1944 | 28.45 million | +4.3% |
| 1945 | 29.84 million | +4.9% |
| 1946 | 31.30 million | +4.9% |
| 1947 | 32.84 million | +4.9% |
| 1948 | 33.91 million | +3.3% |
| 1949 | 34.52 million | +1.8% |
| 1950 | 35.30 million | +2.3% |
| 1951 | 36.77 million | +4.2% |
| 1952 | 38.08 million | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 39.06 million | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 40.08 million | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 41.52 million | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 43.04 million | +3.7% |
| 1957 | 44.90 million | +4.3% |
| 1958 | 46.51 million | +3.6% |
| 1959 | 48.08 million | +3.4% |
| 1960 | 49.85 million | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 49.80 million | -0.1% |
| 1962 | 51.02 million | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 52.50 million | +2.9% |
| 1964 | 54.65 million | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 56.49 million | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 59.12 million | +4.7% |
| 1967 | 60.84 million | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 61.86 million | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 63.01 million | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 65.43 million | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 67.03 million | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 68.29 million | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 69.63 million | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 72.85 million | +4.6% |
| 1975 | 76.58 million | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 79.37 million | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 82.30 million | +3.7% |
| 1978 | 84.76 million | +3.0% |
| 1979 | 87.17 million | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 92.09 million | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 96.48 million | +4.8% |
| 1982 | 100.13 million | +3.8% |
| 1983 | 101.84 million | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 103.44 million | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 106.38 million | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 107.31 million | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 107.07 million | -0.2% |
| 1988 | 107.54 million | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 111.58 million | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 112.01 million | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 112.83 million | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 112.49 million | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 115.81 million | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 116.01 million | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 117.58 million | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 119.53 million | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 125.22 million | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 127.37 million | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 124.06 million | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 126.29 million | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 124.88 million | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 125.14 million | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 128.24 million | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 127.41 million | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 129.15 million | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 132.23 million | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 134.53 million | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 138.10 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 136.69 million | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 136.68 million | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 139.77 million | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 137.23 million | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 138.82 million | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 139.13 million | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 140.26 million | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 141.78 million | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 142.68 million | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 143.37 million | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 144.50 million | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 146.36 million | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 146.59 million | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 148.50 million | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 150.46 million | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 151.80 million | +0.9% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 151.80 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 12.9× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 151.80 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.35 million, 28.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 8.21 million | 7.83 million | 8.59 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 9.02 million | 8.67 million | 9.36 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 9.84 million | 9.45 million | 10.23 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 11.14 million | 10.31 million | 11.96 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 13.07 million | 12.15 million | 13.94 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 15.10 million | 14.17 million | 16.17 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 17.06 million | 16.41 million | 17.27 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 18.95 million | 17.31 million | 20.50 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 22.83 million | 20.91 million | 24.89 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 29.60 million | 25.38 million | 34.52 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 41.33 million | 35.30 million | 48.08 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 55.91 million | 49.80 million | 63.01 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 75.34 million | 65.43 million | 87.17 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.39 million | 92.09 million | 111.58 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 118.29 million | 112.01 million | 127.37 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 130.27 million | 124.88 million | 138.10 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 140.42 million | 136.68 million | 144.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 148.74 million | 146.36 million | 151.80 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Mexico
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.98 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 107,348 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 27,904 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 79,444 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 105.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,837 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 14,399 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13,607 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 791.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 51.35 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Mexico?
- Methane emissions in Mexico was 151.80 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 151.80 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.83 million in 1850.
- How does Mexico rank for methane emissions?
- Mexico ranks 11th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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