Methane emissions in Russia
Russia: Methane emissions was 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
5th
of 199 countries
All-time high
474.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1990
All-time low
80.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Russia, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
In 2024, methane emissions in Russia stood at 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Russia peaked at 474.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1990 and was at its lowest, 80.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, in 1850.
Russia ranks 5th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 175 years of available data.
Methane emissions in Russia, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 80.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 81.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1852 | 82.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1853 | 83.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1854 | 85.04 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1855 | 86.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1856 | 87.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1857 | 88.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1858 | 89.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1859 | 90.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1860 | 91.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1861 | 92.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1862 | 93.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1863 | 94.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1864 | 95.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1865 | 96.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1866 | 97.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1867 | 98.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1868 | 99.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1869 | 100.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1870 | 101.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1871 | 102.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 103.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1873 | 105.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1874 | 106.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1875 | 108.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1876 | 109.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1877 | 111.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1878 | 112.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1879 | 114.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1880 | 115.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1881 | 117.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1882 | 119.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1883 | 120.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1884 | 122.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1885 | 124.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1886 | 126.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1887 | 128.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1888 | 130.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1889 | 131.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1890 | 134.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1891 | 136.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1892 | 138.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1893 | 141.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1894 | 142.03 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 1895 | 145.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1896 | 147.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1897 | 150.10 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1898 | 153.44 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1899 | 156.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1900 | 160.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1901 | 165.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1902 | 167.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1903 | 168.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1904 | 172.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1905 | 171.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.6% |
| 1906 | 176.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1907 | 181.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1908 | 184.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1909 | 188.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1910 | 191.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1911 | 190.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 1912 | 191.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1913 | 191.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1914 | 189.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.3% |
| 1915 | 187.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.8% |
| 1916 | 187.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 1917 | 183.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.1% |
| 1918 | 169.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.6% |
| 1919 | 168.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.7% |
| 1920 | 165.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.5% |
| 1921 | 166.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1922 | 169.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 171.77 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1924 | 174.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1925 | 176.46 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1926 | 181.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.0% |
| 1927 | 186.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1928 | 188.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1929 | 193.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1930 | 209.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.3% |
| 1931 | 220.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.4% |
| 1932 | 224.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1933 | 230.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1934 | 242.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.1% |
| 1935 | 251.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1936 | 261.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.2% |
| 1937 | 266.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1938 | 273.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1939 | 277.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1940 | 290.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1941 | 280.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.5% |
| 1942 | 262.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -6.5% |
| 1943 | 263.47 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1944 | 270.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.8% |
| 1945 | 247.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -8.6% |
| 1946 | 250.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1947 | 259.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1948 | 259.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.2% |
| 1949 | 265.16 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1950 | 269.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 1951 | 275.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1952 | 281.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1953 | 287.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1954 | 294.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1955 | 307.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.4% |
| 1956 | 319.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 1957 | 329.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 338.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 341.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 344.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.7% |
| 1961 | 339.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.3% |
| 1962 | 348.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 355.31 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 348.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.8% |
| 1965 | 345.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 343.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.4% |
| 1967 | 337.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 322.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 304.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.5% |
| 1970 | 314.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 323.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 333.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.1% |
| 1973 | 343.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 353.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 364.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 375.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 382.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 392.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 400.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 407.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 411.26 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 418.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 425.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 435.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 439.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 447.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 455.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 459.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 461.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 474.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 451.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 417.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 394.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 364.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 348.95 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 329.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 312.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 302.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 302.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 307.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 314.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 320.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 333.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 335.31 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 342.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 347.25 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 355.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 359.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 352.50 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 367.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 374.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 383.92 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 385.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 389.14 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 394.76 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 403.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 416.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 433.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 450.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 441.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 462.56 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 464.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 467.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 56.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Russia's 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 54.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 85.63 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 80.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 90.73 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 95.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 91.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 100.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 107.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 101.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 114.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 123.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 115.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 131.90 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 144.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 134.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 156.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 173.79 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 160.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 188.36 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 185.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 168.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 191.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 177.52 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 165.93 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 193.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 245.84 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 209.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 277.15 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 264.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 247.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 290.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 304.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 269.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 341.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 338.98 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 304.45 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 355.31 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 358.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 314.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 400.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 436.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 407.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 461.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 369.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 302.11 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 474.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 336.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 307.69 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 359.43 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 399.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 367.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 450.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 461.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 441.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 2 India 859.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 3 United States 818.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 4 Brazil 579.99 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 6 Indonesia 412.01 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 7 Pakistan 228.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 8 Nigeria 193.67 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents compare
More climate change data for Russia
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 84,904 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 18,247 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 66,658 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 68.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2,381 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,764 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,121 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,643 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 60.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 94.39 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Russia?
- Methane emissions in Russia was 474.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 474.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1990.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 1850.
- How does Russia rank for methane emissions?
- Russia ranks 5th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.