Methane emissions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Methane emissions was 11.10 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.10 million
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
98th
of 199 countries
All-time high
11.10 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.22 million
in 1851
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Sri Lanka, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions in Sri Lanka is 11.10 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Sri Lanka peaked at 11.10 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.22 million, in 1851.
Sri Lanka ranks 98th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 1.23 million | — |
| 1851 | 1.22 million | -0.6% |
| 1852 | 1.24 million | +1.3% |
| 1853 | 1.25 million | +1.3% |
| 1854 | 1.27 million | +1.3% |
| 1855 | 1.28 million | +1.2% |
| 1856 | 1.30 million | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 1.31 million | +1.2% |
| 1858 | 1.33 million | +1.3% |
| 1859 | 1.35 million | +1.2% |
| 1860 | 1.36 million | +1.2% |
| 1861 | 1.38 million | +1.2% |
| 1862 | 1.40 million | +1.2% |
| 1863 | 1.41 million | +1.2% |
| 1864 | 1.43 million | +1.2% |
| 1865 | 1.44 million | +1.1% |
| 1866 | 1.46 million | +1.1% |
| 1867 | 1.48 million | +1.0% |
| 1868 | 1.50 million | +1.5% |
| 1869 | 1.52 million | +1.6% |
| 1870 | 1.55 million | +1.6% |
| 1871 | 1.54 million | -0.2% |
| 1872 | 1.54 million | -0.2% |
| 1873 | 1.54 million | -0.2% |
| 1874 | 1.53 million | -0.2% |
| 1875 | 1.53 million | -0.2% |
| 1876 | 1.53 million | -0.2% |
| 1877 | 1.52 million | -0.2% |
| 1878 | 1.52 million | -0.2% |
| 1879 | 1.52 million | -0.2% |
| 1880 | 1.51 million | -0.2% |
| 1881 | 1.53 million | +0.9% |
| 1882 | 1.54 million | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 1.56 million | +0.9% |
| 1884 | 1.57 million | +0.9% |
| 1885 | 1.59 million | +0.9% |
| 1886 | 1.60 million | +0.9% |
| 1887 | 1.62 million | +0.9% |
| 1888 | 1.63 million | +0.9% |
| 1889 | 1.65 million | +0.9% |
| 1890 | 1.66 million | +0.9% |
| 1891 | 1.69 million | +1.8% |
| 1892 | 1.72 million | +1.8% |
| 1893 | 1.75 million | +1.7% |
| 1894 | 1.78 million | +1.7% |
| 1895 | 1.81 million | +1.6% |
| 1896 | 1.84 million | +1.7% |
| 1897 | 1.87 million | +1.6% |
| 1898 | 1.90 million | +1.6% |
| 1899 | 1.93 million | +1.5% |
| 1900 | 1.96 million | +1.5% |
| 1901 | 1.99 million | +1.8% |
| 1902 | 2.02 million | +1.6% |
| 1903 | 2.06 million | +1.7% |
| 1904 | 2.09 million | +1.6% |
| 1905 | 2.13 million | +1.7% |
| 1906 | 2.16 million | +1.6% |
| 1907 | 2.19 million | +1.4% |
| 1908 | 2.23 million | +1.5% |
| 1909 | 2.26 million | +1.5% |
| 1910 | 2.29 million | +1.5% |
| 1911 | 2.33 million | +1.7% |
| 1912 | 2.37 million | +1.5% |
| 1913 | 2.40 million | +1.5% |
| 1914 | 2.44 million | +1.5% |
| 1915 | 2.48 million | +1.5% |
| 1916 | 2.52 million | +1.5% |
| 1917 | 2.55 million | +1.5% |
| 1918 | 2.59 million | +1.5% |
| 1919 | 2.63 million | +1.5% |
| 1920 | 2.67 million | +1.4% |
| 1921 | 2.70 million | +1.4% |
| 1922 | 2.74 million | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 2.78 million | +1.4% |
| 1924 | 2.82 million | +1.3% |
| 1925 | 2.85 million | +1.3% |
| 1926 | 2.89 million | +1.3% |
| 1927 | 2.93 million | +1.3% |
| 1928 | 2.97 million | +1.4% |
| 1929 | 3.00 million | +1.1% |
| 1930 | 3.04 million | +1.2% |
| 1931 | 3.08 million | +1.5% |
| 1932 | 3.13 million | +1.4% |
| 1933 | 3.17 million | +1.4% |
| 1934 | 3.22 million | +1.4% |
| 1935 | 3.26 million | +1.4% |
| 1936 | 3.33 million | +1.9% |
| 1937 | 3.39 million | +1.9% |
| 1938 | 3.46 million | +1.9% |
| 1939 | 3.52 million | +1.9% |
| 1940 | 3.59 million | +1.9% |
| 1941 | 3.72 million | +3.7% |
| 1942 | 3.86 million | +3.6% |
| 1943 | 4.00 million | +3.6% |
| 1944 | 4.14 million | +3.6% |
| 1945 | 4.29 million | +3.5% |
| 1946 | 4.44 million | +3.5% |
| 1947 | 4.58 million | +3.4% |
| 1948 | 4.74 million | +3.3% |
| 1949 | 4.89 million | +3.2% |
| 1950 | 5.30 million | +8.3% |
| 1951 | 5.33 million | +0.7% |
| 1952 | 5.55 million | +4.1% |
| 1953 | 5.70 million | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 5.78 million | +1.4% |
| 1955 | 5.87 million | +1.6% |
| 1956 | 6.01 million | +2.3% |
| 1957 | 6.28 million | +4.5% |
| 1958 | 6.39 million | +1.8% |
| 1959 | 6.58 million | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 6.84 million | +3.8% |
| 1961 | 6.58 million | -3.8% |
| 1962 | 6.62 million | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 7.05 million | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 7.62 million | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 7.51 million | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 7.29 million | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 7.29 million | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 7.38 million | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 7.25 million | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 7.61 million | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 7.80 million | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 7.72 million | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 7.87 million | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 8.37 million | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 8.03 million | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 8.30 million | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 8.59 million | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 8.70 million | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 8.75 million | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 9.04 million | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 9.32 million | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 9.09 million | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 9.27 million | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 9.81 million | +5.8% |
| 1985 | 9.82 million | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 9.80 million | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 9.50 million | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 9.86 million | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 9.55 million | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 9.93 million | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 9.43 million | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 9.63 million | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 9.81 million | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 10.09 million | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 10.09 million | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 9.44 million | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 9.47 million | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 8.62 million | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 8.96 million | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 8.93 million | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 8.71 million | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 8.81 million | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 9.15 million | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 8.76 million | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 9.47 million | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 9.51 million | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 9.35 million | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 10.20 million | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 9.84 million | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 10.51 million | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 10.31 million | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 10.43 million | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 10.69 million | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 9.68 million | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 10.65 million | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 10.27 million | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 9.27 million | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 10.20 million | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 9.98 million | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 10.42 million | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 10.71 million | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 10.68 million | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 10.81 million | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 11.10 million | +2.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 11.10 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.73 million, 95% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 11.10 million is below the median for South Asia, which is 19.50 million, 57% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 1.28 million | 1.22 million | 1.35 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 1.44 million | 1.36 million | 1.52 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 1.53 million | 1.52 million | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 1.58 million | 1.51 million | 1.65 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.79 million | 1.66 million | 1.93 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 2.11 million | 1.96 million | 2.26 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.46 million | 2.29 million | 2.63 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.84 million | 2.67 million | 3.00 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.26 million | 3.04 million | 3.52 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 4.22 million | 3.59 million | 4.89 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 5.88 million | 5.30 million | 6.58 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.14 million | 6.58 million | 7.62 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.18 million | 7.61 million | 8.75 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.51 million | 9.04 million | 9.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.55 million | 8.62 million | 10.09 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.27 million | 8.71 million | 10.20 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.20 million | 9.27 million | 10.69 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.74 million | 10.42 million | 11.10 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More climate change data for Sri Lanka
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 327.09 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,418 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 618.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,800 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,168 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,071 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,097 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.82 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Sri Lanka?
- Methane emissions in Sri Lanka was 11.10 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 11.10 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 million in 1851.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for methane emissions?
- Sri Lanka ranks 98th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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