Breakdown of methane emissions in the United Kingdom 2023, by sector

Published by Ian Tiseo, Feb 17, 2025

The agriculture sector was responsible for around 50 percent of UK methane (CH4) emissions in 2023, making it the largest source of this potent greenhouse gas. The majority of CH4 from this sector comes from enteric fermentation in cattle. The second-largest contributor to UK methane emissions is the waste management sector. Landfill sites account for around 80 percent of UK waste sector methane emissions. 

Distribution of methane emissions (CH4) in the United Kingdom in 2023, by sector

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February 2025

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United Kingdom

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2023

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This statistic is using original data from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and includes copyright material from © Crown, licensed under the Open Government License v3.0

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