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

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States stood at 418.9 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.7% from 415.9 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 401.8 (up 4.2% since). The highest value since 1970 was 419.2 in 2019, the lowest 358.3 in 1983. United States ranked 2nd highest of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

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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 United States?

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States stood at 418.9 in 2024, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 0.7% from 415.9 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 401.8 (up 4.2% since).

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

United States ranked 2nd 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 United States?

The highest value since 1970 was 419.2 in 2019, the lowest 358.3 in 1983.

Metadata for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in United States
IndicatorMethane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
CountryUnited States
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 418.9 (2024)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_ch4_fe_mt_ce_ar5_usa,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- United States}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/USA},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5?locations=US}
}