F-gases emissions from Industrial Processes in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: F-gases emissions from Industrial Processes was 33.42 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
F-gases emissions from Industrial Processes in Africa Western and Central, 1990–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
In 2024, f-gases emissions from industrial processes in Africa Western and Central stood at 33.42 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 153.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, f-gases emissions from industrial processes in Africa Western and Central peaked at 33.42 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.55 Mt CO2e, in 1994.
That places Africa Western and Central 35th out of 45 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
F-gases emissions from Industrial Processes in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.67 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1991 | 1.6 Mt CO2e | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 1.58 Mt CO2e | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 1.61 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 1.55 Mt CO2e | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.62 Mt CO2e | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 1.91 Mt CO2e | +18.0% |
| 1997 | 2.3 Mt CO2e | +20.5% |
| 1998 | 2.24 Mt CO2e | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 2.94 Mt CO2e | +31.6% |
| 2000 | 4.28 Mt CO2e | +45.3% |
| 2001 | 5.11 Mt CO2e | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 6.25 Mt CO2e | +22.4% |
| 2003 | 7.36 Mt CO2e | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 8.86 Mt CO2e | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 10.29 Mt CO2e | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 10.83 Mt CO2e | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 11.06 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 11.26 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 11.51 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 11.45 Mt CO2e | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 11.52 Mt CO2e | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 11.71 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 12.05 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 13.17 Mt CO2e | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 14.39 Mt CO2e | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 16.36 Mt CO2e | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 18.28 Mt CO2e | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 20.64 Mt CO2e | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 22.71 Mt CO2e | +10.0% |
| 2020 | 24.83 Mt CO2e | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 27.01 Mt CO2e | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 29.14 Mt CO2e | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 31.28 Mt CO2e | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 33.42 Mt CO2e | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9 Mt CO2e | 1.55 Mt CO2e | 2.94 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.68 Mt CO2e | 4.28 Mt CO2e | 11.51 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.23 Mt CO2e | 11.45 Mt CO2e | 22.71 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.14 Mt CO2e | 24.83 Mt CO2e | 33.42 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
More environment data for Africa Western and Central
- Capture fisheries production 4.05 million metric tons (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.2764 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 45.57 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.5031 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 261.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 5.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 21.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 33.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 111.98 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total fisheries production 4.48 million metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is f-gases emissions from industrial processes in Africa Western and Central?
- F-gases emissions from industrial processes in Africa Western and Central was 33.42 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 f-gases emissions from industrial processes recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 33.42 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest f-gases emissions from industrial processes recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.55 Mt CO2e in 1994.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for f-gases emissions from industrial processes?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 35th out of 45 groups with data for 2024.
- Is f-gases emissions from industrial processes rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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 F-gases emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A measure of annual emissions of fluorinated gases (hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)), from industrial processes including IPCC 2006 codes 2.B Chemical Industry, 2.C Metal Industry, 2.E Electronics Industry, 2.F Product Uses as Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances, 2.G Other Product Manufacture and Use The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).