Libya vs Rwanda: CO2 emissions from gas flaring

Libya
6,278 thousand metric tons
in 2009
Rwanda
0 thousand metric tons
in 2009
Libya rank
4th
Rwanda rank
7th

CO2 emissions from gas flaring over time

  • Libya
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Libya currently reports 6,278 thousand metric tons against 0 thousand metric tons in Rwanda, a difference of 6,278 thousand metric tons.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 48 shared years of data; in 1962 it was Rwanda ahead.

Libya ranks 4th and Rwanda ranks 7th of 51 countries.

Libya has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Libya Rwanda Difference Ahead
1960s 9,036 thousand metric tons 0 thousand metric tons 9,036 thousand metric tons Libya
1970s 11,432 thousand metric tons 0 thousand metric tons 11,432 thousand metric tons Libya
1980s 4,657 thousand metric tons 0 thousand metric tons 4,657 thousand metric tons Libya
1990s 4,067 thousand metric tons 2.2 thousand metric tons 4,065 thousand metric tons Libya
2000s 4,235 thousand metric tons 0 thousand metric tons 4,235 thousand metric tons Libya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher co2 emissions from gas flaring, Libya or Rwanda?
Libya, at 6,278 thousand metric tons against 0 thousand metric tons in Rwanda as of 2009.
What is the difference in co2 emissions from gas flaring between Libya and Rwanda?
6,278 thousand metric tons, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Rwanda?
48 years are reported by both, from 1962 to 2009.
How do Libya and Rwanda rank globally for co2 emissions from gas flaring?
Libya ranks 4th and Rwanda ranks 7th of 51 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
CO2 emissions from gas flaring (thousand metric tons)
Unit
thousand metric tons
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
51 places, 2,449 data points, 1960–2009
Last refreshed

Carbon dioxide emissions from gas flaring fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from gas flaring activities.