Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual was 1.69 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.69 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 21.7%
World rank
104th
of 194 countries
All-time high
24.86 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-15.69 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
54
1971–2024

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

-20-1001020197119972024

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

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.69 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 21.7% on the previous year and down 85.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 24.86 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -15.69 % change on previous year, in 2001.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 104th of 194 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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -1.92 % change on previous year
1972 1.96 % change on previous year -202.0%
1973 9.62 % change on previous year +390.4%
1974 3.51 % change on previous year -63.5%
1975 5.08 % change on previous year +44.9%
1976 -3.23 % change on previous year -163.4%
1977 -11.67 % change on previous year +261.7%
1978 9.43 % change on previous year -180.9%
1979 17.24 % change on previous year +82.8%
1980 -1.47 % change on previous year -108.5%
1981 -1.49 % change on previous year +1.5%
1982 -15.15 % change on previous year +915.1%
1983 17.86 % change on previous year -217.9%
1984 1.52 % change on previous year -91.5%
1985 -10.45 % change on previous year -789.6%
1986 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1987 6.67 % change on previous year
1988 1.56 % change on previous year -76.6%
1989 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1990 -10.77 % change on previous year
1991 -15.52 % change on previous year +44.1%
1992 -10.2 % change on previous year -34.2%
1993 2.27 % change on previous year -122.3%
1994 4.44 % change on previous year +95.6%
1995 2.13 % change on previous year -52.1%
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 0 % change on previous year
1998 -2.08 % change on previous year
1999 -2.13 % change on previous year +2.1%
2000 10.87 % change on previous year -610.9%
2001 -15.69 % change on previous year -244.3%
2002 2.33 % change on previous year -114.8%
2003 20.45 % change on previous year +779.5%
2004 9.43 % change on previous year -53.9%
2005 22.41 % change on previous year +137.6%
2006 7.04 % change on previous year -68.6%
2007 13.16 % change on previous year +86.8%
2008 8.14 % change on previous year -38.1%
2009 3.23 % change on previous year -60.4%
2010 11.46 % change on previous year +255.2%
2011 19.63 % change on previous year +71.3%
2012 -5.47 % change on previous year -127.9%
2013 18.18 % change on previous year -432.5%
2014 11.89 % change on previous year -34.6%
2015 -5.62 % change on previous year -147.3%
2016 -13.91 % change on previous year +147.2%
2017 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2018 22.31 % change on previous year
2019 15.72 % change on previous year -29.5%
2020 5.43 % change on previous year -65.4%
2021 -4.64 % change on previous year -185.4%
2022 24.86 % change on previous year -636.0%
2023 2.16 % change on previous year -91.3%
2024 1.69 % change on previous year -21.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.34 % change on previous year -11.67 % change on previous year 17.24 % change on previous year 9
1980s -0.0961 % change on previous year -15.15 % change on previous year 17.86 % change on previous year 10
1990s -3.19 % change on previous year -15.52 % change on previous year 4.44 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.14 % change on previous year -15.69 % change on previous year 22.41 % change on previous year 10
2010s 7.42 % change on previous year -13.91 % change on previous year 22.31 % change on previous year 10
2020s 5.9 % change on previous year -4.64 % change on previous year 24.86 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 101 Saudi Arabia 1.74 % change on previous year compare
  2. 102 Trinidad and Tobago 1.72 % change on previous year compare
  3. 103 Kenya 1.71 % change on previous year compare
  4. 105 Sudan 1.68 % change on previous year compare
  5. 106 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.61 % change on previous year compare
  6. 107 Cameroon 1.59 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.69 % 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 24.86 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -15.69 % change on previous year in 2001.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 104th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.7%. 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 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.