Methane emissions in Brazil reached 600 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2022. This was the largest figure reported during the period in consideration. When compared to 1990 levels, this represented an increase of over 50 percent. Brazil is one of the largest methane emitters worldwide.
Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022
(in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
OWID. (April 8, 2024). Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1375804/brazil-methane-emissions/
OWID. "Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)." Chart. April 8, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1375804/brazil-methane-emissions/
OWID. (2024). Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1375804/brazil-methane-emissions/
OWID. "Annual Methane (Ch₄) Emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022 (in Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent)." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Apr 2024, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1375804/brazil-methane-emissions/
OWID, Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1375804/brazil-methane-emissions/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Annual methane (CH₄) emissions in Brazil from 1990 to 2022 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) [Graph], OWID, April 8, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1375804/brazil-methane-emissions/
