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

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Japan stood at 3.495 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 3.1% from 3.608 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 4.329 (down 19% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1970; the highest was 31.21 in 1970. Japan ranked 61st highest of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Commodities and Energy · Explore more indicators on EconDash

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

Key facts

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

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Japan stood at 3.495 in 2024, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is down 3.1% from 3.608 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 4.329 (down 19% since).

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

Japan ranked 61st highest of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

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

The latest value is the lowest since 1970; the highest was 31.21 in 1970.

Metadata for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Japan
IndicatorMethane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
CountryJapan
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 3.495 (2024)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_ch4_fe_mt_ce_ar5_jpn,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- Japan}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/JPN},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5?locations=JP}
}