How does Algeria rank for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy)?

Algeria ranks 15th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.

Is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) rising or falling in Algeria?

Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Algeria 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 Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) in Algeria

Name: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) in Algeria
Creator: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Algeria: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) was 37.18 Mt CO2e in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)

37.18 Mt CO2e

Change on year

down 6.4%

World rank

15th

of 192 countries

All-time high

58.6 Mt CO2e

in 1996

All-time low

30.22 Mt CO2e

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) in Algeria, 1970–2024

Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in Algeria stood at 37.18 Mt CO2e.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in Algeria peaked at 58.6 Mt CO2e in 1996 and was at its lowest, 30.22 Mt CO2e, in 1970.

That places Algeria 15th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	39.51 Mt CO2e	30.22 Mt CO2e	47.58 Mt CO2e	10
1980s	41.94 Mt CO2e	38.82 Mt CO2e	45.72 Mt CO2e	10
1990s	50.51 Mt CO2e	46.58 Mt CO2e	58.6 Mt CO2e	10
2000s	42.69 Mt CO2e	36.42 Mt CO2e	51.82 Mt CO2e	10
2010s	40 Mt CO2e	38.45 Mt CO2e	41.24 Mt CO2e	10
2020s	37.74 Mt CO2e	35.44 Mt CO2e	39.71 Mt CO2e	5

Countries ranked near Algeria

12 Australia 43.21 Mt CO2e compare
13 Ukraine 40.73 Mt CO2e compare
14 South Africa 40 Mt CO2e compare
16 Brazil 33.69 Mt CO2e compare
17 Kazakhstan 28.91 Mt CO2e compare
18 United Arab Emirates 27.47 Mt CO2e compare

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More environment data for Algeria

Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 252.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 5.4 t CO2e/capita (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 8.94 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.0747 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0102 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 56.34 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0812 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.2872 Mt CO2e (2024)
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste 9.76 Mt CO2e (2024)
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 29.61 Mt CO2e (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in Algeria?: Methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) in Algeria was 37.18 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 methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) recorded in Algeria?: The highest recorded value was 58.6 Mt CO2e in 1996.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) recorded in Algeria?: The lowest recorded value was 30.22 Mt CO2e in 1970.
How does Algeria rank for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy)?: Algeria ranks 15th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) rising or falling in Algeria?: Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Algeria 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 Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
Unit: Mt CO2e
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 239 places, 13,145 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).