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

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in World stood at 3,237 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.6% from 3,186 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 2,873 (up 13% since). The latest value is the highest since 1970; the lowest was 1,900 in 1971.

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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 World?

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in World stood at 3,237 in 2024, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 1.6% from 3,186 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 2,873 (up 13% since).

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

The latest value is the highest since 1970; the lowest was 1,900 in 1971.

Metadata for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in World
IndicatorMethane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
CountryWorld
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_ch4_fe_mt_ce_ar5_wld,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- World}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/WLD},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5}
}