Methane emission shares in India 2020, by sector
Methane emissions in India totaled 698.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2020. The agriculture sector accounted for almost three quarters of total methane emissions that year. Methane emissions from the agriculture sector are mainly produced by livestock. Landfill sites are also a major source of methane in India, with the waste sector accounting for more than 10 percent of total methane emissions.