Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.338 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.338 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 88.3%
World rank
63rd
of 186 countries
All-time high
880.7 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-17.8 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2024

0200400600800197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.338 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 88.3% on the previous year and down 76.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 880.7 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -17.8 % change on previous year, in 1978.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 63rd of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -0.6611 % change on previous year
1972 2.96 % change on previous year -548.1%
1973 1.56 % change on previous year -47.2%
1974 0.9238 % change on previous year -40.9%
1975 6.86 % change on previous year +642.0%
1976 880.7 % change on previous year +12747.2%
1977 -7.56 % change on previous year -100.9%
1978 -17.8 % change on previous year +135.5%
1979 13.56 % change on previous year -176.2%
1980 -10.63 % change on previous year -178.4%
1981 0.6847 % change on previous year -106.4%
1982 12.86 % change on previous year +1777.9%
1983 7.83 % change on previous year -39.1%
1984 24.92 % change on previous year +218.2%
1985 3.11 % change on previous year -87.5%
1986 -2.47 % change on previous year -179.6%
1987 0.1766 % change on previous year -107.1%
1988 -5.27 % change on previous year -3083.6%
1989 -5.66 % change on previous year +7.5%
1990 3.55 % change on previous year -162.7%
1991 -3.5 % change on previous year -198.5%
1992 -6.05 % change on previous year +73.0%
1993 -2.99 % change on previous year -50.5%
1994 3.9 % change on previous year -230.2%
1995 13.6 % change on previous year +249.1%
1996 0.4759 % change on previous year -96.5%
1997 -4.45 % change on previous year -1034.8%
1998 -5.42 % change on previous year +21.8%
1999 -6.3 % change on previous year +16.3%
2000 19.52 % change on previous year -409.9%
2001 -4.47 % change on previous year -122.9%
2002 -3.09 % change on previous year -30.7%
2003 -0.7943 % change on previous year -74.3%
2004 -1.52 % change on previous year +91.1%
2005 -3.23 % change on previous year +112.8%
2006 -1.88 % change on previous year -41.7%
2007 10.21 % change on previous year -641.6%
2008 -2.89 % change on previous year -128.3%
2009 -7.21 % change on previous year +149.5%
2010 2.11 % change on previous year -129.3%
2011 -0.6948 % change on previous year -132.9%
2012 154.36 % change on previous year -22318.5%
2013 1.5 % change on previous year -99.0%
2014 1.46 % change on previous year -2.9%
2015 3.78 % change on previous year +159.1%
2016 1.85 % change on previous year -51.1%
2017 -0.5878 % change on previous year -131.8%
2018 3.02 % change on previous year -613.0%
2019 1.39 % change on previous year -53.8%
2020 3.36 % change on previous year +141.3%
2021 7.74 % change on previous year +130.3%
2022 2.27 % change on previous year -70.7%
2023 2.88 % change on previous year +27.2%
2024 0.338 % change on previous year -88.3%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2012 +22318.5% -0.6948 % change on previous year 154.36 % change on previous year
1976 +12747.2% 6.86 % change on previous year 880.7 % change on previous year
1988 -3083.6% 0.1766 % change on previous year -5.27 % change on previous year
1982 +1777.9% 0.6847 % change on previous year 12.86 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 97.84 % change on previous year -17.8 % change on previous year 880.7 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.55 % change on previous year -10.63 % change on previous year 24.92 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.7186 % change on previous year -6.3 % change on previous year 13.6 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.4643 % change on previous year -7.21 % change on previous year 19.52 % change on previous year 10
2010s 16.82 % change on previous year -0.6948 % change on previous year 154.36 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.32 % change on previous year 0.338 % change on previous year 7.74 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 60 Bahrain 0.3521 % change on previous year compare
  2. 61 Armenia 0.3487 % change on previous year compare
  3. 62 Gabon 0.3477 % change on previous year compare
  4. 64 Australia 0.3192 % change on previous year compare
  5. 65 Ethiopia 0.2421 % change on previous year compare
  6. 66 Egypt 0.2338 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.338 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 880.7 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -17.8 % change on previous year in 1978.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e)?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 63rd out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
233 places, 12,344 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.