Methane emissions in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Methane emissions was 37.57 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
37.57 million
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
46th
of 199 countries
All-time high
37.57 million
in 2024
All-time low
54,739
in 1935
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in United Arab Emirates, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions in United Arab Emirates is 37.57 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in United Arab Emirates peaked at 37.57 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 54,739, in 1935.
United Arab Emirates ranks 46th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 60,429 | — |
| 1851 | 60,685 | +0.4% |
| 1852 | 60,941 | +0.4% |
| 1853 | 61,196 | +0.4% |
| 1854 | 61,451 | +0.4% |
| 1855 | 61,705 | +0.4% |
| 1856 | 61,958 | +0.4% |
| 1857 | 62,211 | +0.4% |
| 1858 | 62,464 | +0.4% |
| 1859 | 62,716 | +0.4% |
| 1860 | 62,967 | +0.4% |
| 1861 | 62,969 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 62,971 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 62,973 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 62,975 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 62,976 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 62,978 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 62,979 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 62,980 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 62,982 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 62,983 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 62,978 | -0.0% |
| 1872 | 62,974 | -0.0% |
| 1873 | 62,969 | -0.0% |
| 1874 | 62,964 | -0.0% |
| 1875 | 62,959 | -0.0% |
| 1876 | 62,954 | -0.0% |
| 1877 | 62,949 | -0.0% |
| 1878 | 62,944 | -0.0% |
| 1879 | 62,938 | -0.0% |
| 1880 | 62,932 | -0.0% |
| 1881 | 62,921 | -0.0% |
| 1882 | 62,909 | -0.0% |
| 1883 | 62,897 | -0.0% |
| 1884 | 62,885 | -0.0% |
| 1885 | 62,873 | -0.0% |
| 1886 | 62,860 | -0.0% |
| 1887 | 62,848 | -0.0% |
| 1888 | 62,835 | -0.0% |
| 1889 | 62,822 | -0.0% |
| 1890 | 62,809 | -0.0% |
| 1891 | 62,789 | -0.0% |
| 1892 | 62,769 | -0.0% |
| 1893 | 62,749 | -0.0% |
| 1894 | 62,729 | -0.0% |
| 1895 | 62,708 | -0.0% |
| 1896 | 62,688 | -0.0% |
| 1897 | 62,667 | -0.0% |
| 1898 | 62,646 | -0.0% |
| 1899 | 62,625 | -0.0% |
| 1900 | 62,603 | -0.0% |
| 1901 | 62,070 | -0.9% |
| 1902 | 61,540 | -0.9% |
| 1903 | 61,015 | -0.9% |
| 1904 | 60,494 | -0.9% |
| 1905 | 59,977 | -0.9% |
| 1906 | 59,464 | -0.9% |
| 1907 | 58,956 | -0.9% |
| 1908 | 58,451 | -0.9% |
| 1909 | 57,951 | -0.9% |
| 1910 | 57,456 | -0.9% |
| 1911 | 57,346 | -0.2% |
| 1912 | 57,233 | -0.2% |
| 1913 | 57,118 | -0.2% |
| 1914 | 57,000 | -0.2% |
| 1915 | 56,880 | -0.2% |
| 1916 | 56,757 | -0.2% |
| 1917 | 56,633 | -0.2% |
| 1918 | 56,507 | -0.2% |
| 1919 | 56,379 | -0.2% |
| 1920 | 56,249 | -0.2% |
| 1921 | 56,145 | -0.2% |
| 1922 | 56,039 | -0.2% |
| 1923 | 55,931 | -0.2% |
| 1924 | 55,823 | -0.2% |
| 1925 | 55,713 | -0.2% |
| 1926 | 55,603 | -0.2% |
| 1927 | 55,492 | -0.2% |
| 1928 | 55,380 | -0.2% |
| 1929 | 55,268 | -0.2% |
| 1930 | 55,156 | -0.2% |
| 1931 | 55,072 | -0.2% |
| 1932 | 54,988 | -0.2% |
| 1933 | 54,905 | -0.2% |
| 1934 | 54,822 | -0.2% |
| 1935 | 54,739 | -0.2% |
| 1936 | 57,552 | +5.1% |
| 1937 | 60,410 | +5.0% |
| 1938 | 63,312 | +4.8% |
| 1939 | 66,258 | +4.7% |
| 1940 | 69,719 | +5.2% |
| 1941 | 73,573 | +5.5% |
| 1942 | 77,479 | +5.3% |
| 1943 | 81,436 | +5.1% |
| 1944 | 85,444 | +4.9% |
| 1945 | 89,612 | +4.9% |
| 1946 | 93,834 | +4.7% |
| 1947 | 98,110 | +4.6% |
| 1948 | 102,440 | +4.4% |
| 1949 | 106,825 | +4.3% |
| 1950 | 111,264 | +4.2% |
| 1951 | 112,220 | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 118,896 | +5.9% |
| 1953 | 128,445 | +8.0% |
| 1954 | 138,619 | +7.9% |
| 1955 | 147,919 | +6.7% |
| 1956 | 155,777 | +5.3% |
| 1957 | 162,670 | +4.4% |
| 1958 | 170,094 | +4.6% |
| 1959 | 180,698 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 196,482 | +8.7% |
| 1961 | 187,140 | -4.8% |
| 1962 | 191,999 | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 199,955 | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 209,167 | +4.6% |
| 1965 | 217,008 | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 226,005 | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 232,170 | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 242,756 | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 255,510 | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 9.92 million | +3783.8% |
| 1971 | 9.97 million | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 11.29 million | +13.2% |
| 1973 | 14.32 million | +26.9% |
| 1974 | 15.66 million | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 15.87 million | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 18.16 million | +14.5% |
| 1977 | 18.85 million | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 17.56 million | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 17.74 million | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 16.76 million | -5.5% |
| 1981 | 15.00 million | -10.5% |
| 1982 | 13.00 million | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 12.18 million | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 12.11 million | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 12.39 million | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 13.93 million | +12.4% |
| 1987 | 15.63 million | +12.2% |
| 1988 | 16.13 million | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 19.07 million | +18.3% |
| 1990 | 21.20 million | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 21.54 million | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 23.22 million | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 26.40 million | +13.7% |
| 1994 | 24.53 million | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 24.84 million | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 26.18 million | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 24.28 million | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 22.91 million | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 22.52 million | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 24.71 million | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 23.58 million | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 22.07 million | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 23.92 million | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 23.42 million | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 24.38 million | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 25.95 million | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 26.07 million | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 26.29 million | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 25.92 million | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 27.31 million | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 29.52 million | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 30.93 million | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 32.36 million | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 32.00 million | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 34.43 million | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 35.45 million | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 34.18 million | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 34.30 million | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 35.24 million | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 33.74 million | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 33.92 million | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 37.37 million | +10.2% |
| 2023 | 36.97 million | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 37.57 million | +1.6% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 37.57 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.40 million, 4.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 37.57 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.98 million, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane emissions in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +3783.8% | 255,510 | 9.92 million |
| 1973 | +26.9% | 11.29 million | 14.32 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 61,576 | 60,429 | 62,716 | 10 |
| 1860s | 62,975 | 62,967 | 62,982 | 10 |
| 1870s | 62,961 | 62,938 | 62,983 | 10 |
| 1880s | 62,878 | 62,822 | 62,932 | 10 |
| 1890s | 62,718 | 62,625 | 62,809 | 10 |
| 1900s | 60,252 | 57,951 | 62,603 | 10 |
| 1910s | 56,931 | 56,379 | 57,456 | 10 |
| 1920s | 55,764 | 55,268 | 56,249 | 10 |
| 1930s | 57,721 | 54,739 | 66,258 | 10 |
| 1940s | 87,847 | 69,719 | 106,825 | 10 |
| 1950s | 142,660 | 111,264 | 180,698 | 10 |
| 1960s | 215,819 | 187,140 | 255,510 | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.94 million | 9.92 million | 18.85 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.62 million | 12.11 million | 19.07 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.76 million | 21.20 million | 26.40 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.63 million | 22.07 million | 26.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.57 million | 27.31 million | 35.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.91 million | 33.74 million | 37.57 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for United Arab Emirates
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 20.45 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 556.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,039 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 113.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 113.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.4265 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in United Arab Emirates?
- Methane emissions in United Arab Emirates was 37.57 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 37.57 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 54,739 in 1935.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for methane emissions?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 46th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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