Methane emissions in Philippines
Philippines: Methane emissions was 78.93 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
78.93 million
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
23rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
79.76 million
in 2021
All-time low
4.72 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Philippines, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 78.93 million for methane emissions in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Philippines peaked at 79.76 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4.72 million, in 1850.
That places Philippines 23rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4.72 million | — |
| 1851 | 4.81 million | +2.0% |
| 1852 | 4.91 million | +2.0% |
| 1853 | 5.00 million | +1.9% |
| 1854 | 5.10 million | +1.9% |
| 1855 | 5.19 million | +1.9% |
| 1856 | 5.29 million | +1.8% |
| 1857 | 5.38 million | +1.8% |
| 1858 | 5.48 million | +1.8% |
| 1859 | 5.57 million | +1.7% |
| 1860 | 5.66 million | +1.7% |
| 1861 | 5.76 million | +1.7% |
| 1862 | 5.85 million | +1.6% |
| 1863 | 5.95 million | +1.6% |
| 1864 | 6.04 million | +1.6% |
| 1865 | 6.14 million | +1.6% |
| 1866 | 6.23 million | +1.5% |
| 1867 | 6.33 million | +1.5% |
| 1868 | 6.42 million | +1.5% |
| 1869 | 6.52 million | +1.5% |
| 1870 | 6.62 million | +1.5% |
| 1871 | 6.71 million | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 6.80 million | +1.4% |
| 1873 | 6.89 million | +1.4% |
| 1874 | 6.98 million | +1.3% |
| 1875 | 7.08 million | +1.3% |
| 1876 | 7.17 million | +1.3% |
| 1877 | 7.26 million | +1.3% |
| 1878 | 7.35 million | +1.3% |
| 1879 | 7.44 million | +1.3% |
| 1880 | 7.54 million | +1.2% |
| 1881 | 7.63 million | +1.2% |
| 1882 | 7.72 million | +1.2% |
| 1883 | 7.81 million | +1.2% |
| 1884 | 7.91 million | +1.2% |
| 1885 | 8.00 million | +1.2% |
| 1886 | 8.09 million | +1.2% |
| 1887 | 8.18 million | +1.1% |
| 1888 | 8.28 million | +1.1% |
| 1889 | 8.37 million | +1.1% |
| 1890 | 8.46 million | +1.1% |
| 1891 | 8.57 million | +1.3% |
| 1892 | 8.68 million | +1.3% |
| 1893 | 8.79 million | +1.3% |
| 1894 | 8.90 million | +1.3% |
| 1895 | 9.01 million | +1.2% |
| 1896 | 9.12 million | +1.2% |
| 1897 | 9.24 million | +1.2% |
| 1898 | 9.35 million | +1.2% |
| 1899 | 9.46 million | +1.2% |
| 1900 | 9.57 million | +1.2% |
| 1901 | 9.73 million | +1.7% |
| 1902 | 9.89 million | +1.7% |
| 1903 | 10.06 million | +1.7% |
| 1904 | 10.22 million | +1.6% |
| 1905 | 10.39 million | +1.6% |
| 1906 | 10.55 million | +1.6% |
| 1907 | 10.72 million | +1.6% |
| 1908 | 10.89 million | +1.6% |
| 1909 | 11.06 million | +1.6% |
| 1910 | 11.22 million | +1.5% |
| 1911 | 11.44 million | +1.9% |
| 1912 | 11.65 million | +1.9% |
| 1913 | 11.87 million | +1.9% |
| 1914 | 12.10 million | +1.9% |
| 1915 | 12.32 million | +1.9% |
| 1916 | 12.54 million | +1.8% |
| 1917 | 12.76 million | +1.7% |
| 1918 | 12.99 million | +1.8% |
| 1919 | 13.21 million | +1.8% |
| 1920 | 13.45 million | +1.8% |
| 1921 | 13.74 million | +2.2% |
| 1922 | 14.04 million | +2.2% |
| 1923 | 14.34 million | +2.1% |
| 1924 | 14.64 million | +2.1% |
| 1925 | 14.94 million | +2.1% |
| 1926 | 15.24 million | +2.0% |
| 1927 | 15.54 million | +2.0% |
| 1928 | 15.84 million | +2.0% |
| 1929 | 16.15 million | +1.9% |
| 1930 | 16.46 million | +1.9% |
| 1931 | 16.88 million | +2.6% |
| 1932 | 17.31 million | +2.5% |
| 1933 | 17.73 million | +2.5% |
| 1934 | 18.16 million | +2.4% |
| 1935 | 18.59 million | +2.4% |
| 1936 | 19.17 million | +3.1% |
| 1937 | 19.76 million | +3.0% |
| 1938 | 20.36 million | +3.0% |
| 1939 | 20.95 million | +2.9% |
| 1940 | 21.56 million | +2.9% |
| 1941 | 22.17 million | +2.8% |
| 1942 | 22.80 million | +2.8% |
| 1943 | 23.44 million | +2.8% |
| 1944 | 24.09 million | +2.8% |
| 1945 | 24.72 million | +2.6% |
| 1946 | 25.39 million | +2.7% |
| 1947 | 26.05 million | +2.6% |
| 1948 | 26.73 million | +2.6% |
| 1949 | 27.41 million | +2.6% |
| 1950 | 28.12 million | +2.6% |
| 1951 | 29.31 million | +4.2% |
| 1952 | 30.57 million | +4.3% |
| 1953 | 31.88 million | +4.3% |
| 1954 | 33.24 million | +4.3% |
| 1955 | 34.65 million | +4.2% |
| 1956 | 36.08 million | +4.1% |
| 1957 | 37.57 million | +4.1% |
| 1958 | 39.09 million | +4.0% |
| 1959 | 40.67 million | +4.0% |
| 1960 | 42.31 million | +4.0% |
| 1961 | 43.40 million | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 43.84 million | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 43.15 million | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 44.50 million | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 44.44 million | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 44.99 million | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 47.26 million | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 48.33 million | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 47.62 million | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 48.17 million | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 50.08 million | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 49.45 million | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 53.77 million | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 53.36 million | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 52.57 million | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 51.20 million | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 51.14 million | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 51.63 million | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 52.92 million | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 51.60 million | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 51.47 million | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 50.14 million | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 49.99 million | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 50.95 million | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 52.66 million | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 52.97 million | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 51.58 million | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 53.29 million | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 54.45 million | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 52.85 million | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 53.44 million | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 51.25 million | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 51.96 million | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 55.02 million | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 56.19 million | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 58.31 million | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 57.90 million | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 52.06 million | -10.1% |
| 1999 | 59.85 million | +15.0% |
| 2000 | 60.48 million | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 61.02 million | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 61.96 million | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 62.10 million | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 63.67 million | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 63.72 million | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 64.47 million | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 66.62 million | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 68.66 million | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 70.60 million | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 70.01 million | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 71.97 million | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 72.26 million | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 74.00 million | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 73.82 million | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 73.54 million | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 74.75 million | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 77.88 million | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 78.16 million | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 78.13 million | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 78.52 million | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 79.76 million | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 78.52 million | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 78.52 million | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 78.93 million | +0.5% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 78.93 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 6.7× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 78.93 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.80 million, 13.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 5.14 million | 4.72 million | 5.57 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 6.09 million | 5.66 million | 6.52 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 7.03 million | 6.62 million | 7.44 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 7.95 million | 7.54 million | 8.37 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 8.96 million | 8.46 million | 9.46 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 10.31 million | 9.57 million | 11.06 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 12.21 million | 11.22 million | 13.21 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 14.79 million | 13.45 million | 16.15 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 18.54 million | 16.46 million | 20.95 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 24.44 million | 21.56 million | 27.41 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 34.12 million | 28.12 million | 40.67 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 44.98 million | 42.31 million | 48.33 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 51.43 million | 48.17 million | 53.77 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.91 million | 49.99 million | 54.45 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.88 million | 51.25 million | 59.85 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.33 million | 60.48 million | 70.60 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.45 million | 70.01 million | 78.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.85 million | 78.52 million | 79.76 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Philippines?
- Methane emissions in Philippines was 78.93 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 79.76 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.72 million in 1850.
- How does Philippines rank for methane emissions?
- Philippines ranks 23rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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