Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) was 0.3309 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern is 0.3309 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 92.3% on the previous year and down 87.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 16.75 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -13.62 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 27th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +383.9% |
| 1974 | -0.476 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 1975 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -1136.2% |
| 1976 | 6.75 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 1977 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 1978 | 0.0263 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 1979 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +6998.2% |
| 1980 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +82.5% |
| 1981 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +78.0% |
| 1982 | -5.17 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 1983 | -6.27 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 1984 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0.5891 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 3.59 % change on previous year | +509.5% |
| 1988 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 1.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 1992 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 1993 | -5.83 % change on previous year | -507.5% |
| 1994 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 1995 | 4.49 % change on previous year | +102.2% |
| 1996 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1999 | -5.51 % change on previous year | -229.7% |
| 2000 | -0.0217 % change on previous year | -99.6% |
| 2001 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +8601.9% |
| 2002 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -426.9% |
| 2003 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 2004 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +211.5% |
| 2005 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 0.1709 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 2007 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -1187.0% |
| 2008 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -266.4% |
| 2009 | 10.64 % change on previous year | +244.4% |
| 2010 | -5.76 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 2011 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 2012 | -6.15 % change on previous year | -309.8% |
| 2013 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 2014 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 2015 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -182.9% |
| 2016 | 0.2441 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2017 | -13.62 % change on previous year | -5679.3% |
| 2018 | 16.75 % change on previous year | -223.0% |
| 2019 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 2020 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2021 | 5.83 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2023 | 4.31 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 0.3309 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -8601.9% | -0.0217 % change on previous year | -1.89 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | +6998.2% | 0.0263 % change on previous year | 1.86 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | -5679.3% | 0.2441 % change on previous year | -13.62 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | -1187.0% | 0.1709 % change on previous year | -1.86 % change on previous year |
| 1975 | +1136.2% | -0.476 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.49 % change on previous year | -0.476 % change on previous year | 6.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.862 % change on previous year | -6.27 % change on previous year | 6.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -5.83 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.57 % change on previous year | -1.89 % change on previous year | 10.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8529 % change on previous year | -13.62 % change on previous year | 16.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.03 % change on previous year | 0.3309 % change on previous year | 5.83 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 24 Colombia 4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Oman 4 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Jamaica 3.7 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Malaysia 3.7 % change on previous year compare
- 28 New Zealand 3.5 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Russia 2.9 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Tunisia 2.63 % change on previous year compare
More environment data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -0.0462 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual 2.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) -1.42 % change on previous year (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 4.5 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) in Africa Eastern and Southern was 0.3309 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 16.75 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.62 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt)?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 27th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from industrial combustion (energy) (mt) rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.