Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) in South Korea
South Korea: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) was 3.86 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) in South Korea, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in South Korea stood at 3.86 Mt CO2e.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in South Korea peaked at 11.72 Mt CO2e in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2.9 Mt CO2e, in 2005.
South Korea ranks 59th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.72 Mt CO2e | 6.42 Mt CO2e | 8.75 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.34 Mt CO2e | 8.84 Mt CO2e | 11.72 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.75 Mt CO2e | 3.31 Mt CO2e | 7.94 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.05 Mt CO2e | 2.9 Mt CO2e | 3.34 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.39 Mt CO2e | 2.97 Mt CO2e | 3.68 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.74 Mt CO2e | 3.6 Mt CO2e | 3.86 Mt CO2e | 5 |
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More environment data for South Korea
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.1835 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 108.96 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.3067 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 264.12 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 11.36 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 588.01 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Aquaculture production 2.28 million metric tons (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 1.27 million metric tons (2024)
- Total fisheries production 3.56 million metric tons (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 53.11 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in South Korea?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in South Korea was 3.86 Mt CO2e in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 11.72 Mt CO2e in 1988.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9 Mt CO2e in 2005.
- How does South Korea rank for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy)?
- South Korea ranks 59th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).