Since 1850, the country's that make up the European Union (EU-27) have released methane emissions equivalent to almost 85 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide. Agricultural processes account for the largest share of methane emissions in the EU, followed by the waste sector.
Cumulative methane (CH₄) emissions in the European Union (EU-27) from 1850 to 2022
(in billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
Figures were calculated by Statista according to the values provided by the source.
Includes methane emissions from fossil fuels, industry and agricultural sources.
Methane emissions are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), so are weighted for its 100-year global warming potential value.
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