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China Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in China stood at 736.8 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.2% from 728 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 604.3 (up 22% since). The latest value is the highest since 1970; the lowest was 123.2 in 1971. China had the highest value of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in China?

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in China stood at 736.8 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in China rising or falling?

The latest value is up 1.2% from 728 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 604.3 (up 22% since).

How does China rank for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

China had the highest value of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024.

What is the highest Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) on record in China?

The latest value is the highest since 1970; the lowest was 123.2 in 1971.

Metadata for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in China
IndicatorMethane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
CountryChina
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 736.8 (2024)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — China [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/CHN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5?locations=CN

MLA

World Bank. "Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — China." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/CHN. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5?locations=CN.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — China." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/CHN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5?locations=CN.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_ch4_fe_mt_ce_ar5_chn,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- China}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/CHN},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5?locations=CN}
}