Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual was 2.61 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.61 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 370.5%
Rank
16th
of 47 groups
All-time high
23.94 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-3.71 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
54
1971–2024

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

01020197119972024

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

Analysis

Least developed countries recorded 2.61 % change on previous year for methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in 2024.

That represents a change of up 370.5% on the previous year and up 328.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Least developed countries peaked at 23.94 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -3.71 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Least developed countries 16th 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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Least developed countries, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0.5175 % change on previous year
1972 7.98 % change on previous year +1442.0%
1973 6.08 % change on previous year -23.8%
1974 -0.8989 % change on previous year -114.8%
1975 -2.61 % change on previous year +190.1%
1976 7.45 % change on previous year -385.7%
1977 3.9 % change on previous year -47.7%
1978 5.94 % change on previous year +52.4%
1979 4.72 % change on previous year -20.5%
1980 7.99 % change on previous year +69.1%
1981 -2.26 % change on previous year -128.3%
1982 0.6233 % change on previous year -127.5%
1983 0.885 % change on previous year +42.0%
1984 3.68 % change on previous year +316.3%
1985 0.2538 % change on previous year -93.1%
1986 4.64 % change on previous year +1728.7%
1987 -0.7258 % change on previous year -115.6%
1988 12.59 % change on previous year -1834.8%
1989 -0.505 % change on previous year -104.0%
1990 12.11 % change on previous year -2497.8%
1991 7.57 % change on previous year -37.5%
1992 -0.5412 % change on previous year -107.2%
1993 -2.66 % change on previous year +391.5%
1994 10.87 % change on previous year -508.6%
1995 13.39 % change on previous year +23.2%
1996 3.51 % change on previous year -73.8%
1997 5.63 % change on previous year +60.6%
1998 3.03 % change on previous year -46.2%
1999 -1.71 % change on previous year -156.5%
2000 4.46 % change on previous year -360.9%
2001 -0.6835 % change on previous year -115.3%
2002 7.35 % change on previous year -1176.1%
2003 3.69 % change on previous year -49.9%
2004 10.28 % change on previous year +178.9%
2005 7.74 % change on previous year -24.7%
2006 7.19 % change on previous year -7.2%
2007 13.29 % change on previous year +84.9%
2008 23.94 % change on previous year +80.2%
2009 18.99 % change on previous year -20.7%
2010 9.3 % change on previous year -51.0%
2011 -2.41 % change on previous year -125.9%
2012 1.29 % change on previous year -153.7%
2013 4.29 % change on previous year +231.2%
2014 -1.14 % change on previous year -126.7%
2015 1.79 % change on previous year -256.7%
2016 10.94 % change on previous year +510.0%
2017 2.3 % change on previous year -79.0%
2018 1.82 % change on previous year -20.7%
2019 3.88 % change on previous year +113.2%
2020 -3.71 % change on previous year -195.6%
2021 8.44 % change on previous year -327.5%
2022 7.17 % change on previous year -15.1%
2023 -0.9658 % change on previous year -113.5%
2024 2.61 % change on previous year -370.5%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual in Least developed countries 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
1990 +2497.8% -0.505 % change on previous year 12.11 % change on previous year
1988 +1834.8% -0.7258 % change on previous year 12.59 % change on previous year
1986 +1728.7% 0.2538 % change on previous year 4.64 % change on previous year
1972 +1442.0% 0.5175 % change on previous year 7.98 % change on previous year
2002 +1176.1% -0.6835 % change on previous year 7.35 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.68 % change on previous year -2.61 % change on previous year 7.98 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.72 % change on previous year -2.26 % change on previous year 12.59 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.12 % change on previous year -2.66 % change on previous year 13.39 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.63 % change on previous year -0.6835 % change on previous year 23.94 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.21 % change on previous year -2.41 % change on previous year 10.94 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.71 % change on previous year -3.71 % change on previous year 8.44 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 16 Singapore 6.57 % change on previous year compare
  2. 17 Kuwait 6.47 % change on previous year compare
  3. 18 Peru 6.44 % change on previous year compare
  4. 19 Morocco 6.28 % 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 Least developed countries?
Methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual in Least developed countries was 2.61 % 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 Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 23.94 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was -3.71 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Least developed countries rank for methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual?
Least developed countries ranks 16th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from transport (energy) (mt co2e), annual rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 328.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries 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.