Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Belgium

Belgium: Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual was -1.29 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-1.29 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 140.4%
World rank
171st
of 194 countries
All-time high
20.07 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-11.11 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Belgium, 1971–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Belgium stood at -1.29 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 140.4% on the previous year and down 90.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Belgium peaked at 20.07 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -11.11 % change on previous year, in 2005.

Belgium ranks 171st of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Belgium, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 3.79 % change on previous year
1972 8.48 % change on previous year +124.1%
1973 2.03 % change on previous year -76.0%
1974 -2.38 % change on previous year -216.9%
1975 9.73 % change on previous year -509.7%
1976 4.22 % change on previous year -56.6%
1977 4.39 % change on previous year +4.1%
1978 3.55 % change on previous year -19.2%
1979 1.59 % change on previous year -55.3%
1980 -4.5 % change on previous year -383.5%
1981 -4.97 % change on previous year +10.5%
1982 -0.4132 % change on previous year -91.7%
1983 -2.49 % change on previous year +502.5%
1984 0.5674 % change on previous year -122.8%
1985 -2.4 % change on previous year -522.6%
1986 8.74 % change on previous year -464.6%
1987 3.46 % change on previous year -60.5%
1988 3.66 % change on previous year +6.0%
1989 -0.8674 % change on previous year -123.7%
1990 -4.75 % change on previous year +447.6%
1991 -4.92 % change on previous year +3.6%
1992 1.86 % change on previous year -137.9%
1993 -5.49 % change on previous year -394.5%
1994 -3.3 % change on previous year -39.9%
1995 -4.52 % change on previous year +37.1%
1996 -7.76 % change on previous year +71.7%
1997 -8.16 % change on previous year +5.2%
1998 -3.48 % change on previous year -57.3%
1999 -8.45 % change on previous year +142.7%
2000 -11 % change on previous year +30.1%
2001 -3.38 % change on previous year -69.3%
2002 -7.84 % change on previous year +132.0%
2003 -4.45 % change on previous year -43.2%
2004 -8.77 % change on previous year +97.0%
2005 -11.11 % change on previous year +26.7%
2006 -7.94 % change on previous year -28.5%
2007 -7.34 % change on previous year -7.6%
2008 -9.5 % change on previous year +29.5%
2009 -9.19 % change on previous year -3.3%
2010 -10.36 % change on previous year +12.7%
2011 -7.53 % change on previous year -27.4%
2012 -7.85 % change on previous year +4.3%
2013 -6.94 % change on previous year -11.6%
2014 -0.678 % change on previous year -90.2%
2015 -1.37 % change on previous year +101.4%
2016 4.84 % change on previous year -454.8%
2017 -2.31 % change on previous year -147.7%
2018 5.07 % change on previous year -319.4%
2019 8.04 % change on previous year +58.6%
2020 -9.52 % change on previous year -218.5%
2021 20.07 % change on previous year -310.7%
2022 3.01 % change on previous year -85.0%
2023 3.19 % change on previous year +5.9%
2024 -1.29 % change on previous year -140.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.93 % change on previous year -2.38 % change on previous year 9.73 % change on previous year 9
1980s 0.0784 % change on previous year -4.97 % change on previous year 8.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s -4.9 % change on previous year -8.45 % change on previous year 1.86 % change on previous year 10
2000s -8.05 % change on previous year -11.11 % change on previous year -3.38 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.91 % change on previous year -10.36 % change on previous year 8.04 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.09 % change on previous year -9.52 % change on previous year 20.07 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 168 Germany -0.9472 % change on previous year compare
  2. 169 Tajikistan -1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 170 Italy -1.1 % change on previous year compare
  4. 172 Denmark -1.41 % change on previous year compare
  5. 173 Azerbaijan -1.83 % change on previous year compare
  6. 174 Albania -2.38 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 241 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Belgium?
Methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Belgium was -1.29 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 20.07 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was -11.11 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Belgium rank for methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual?
Belgium ranks 171st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 90.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (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 Transport (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 Transport (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
241 places, 12,707 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.