Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 93.17 Mt CO2e in 2024. ▲ Rising
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Africa Eastern and Southern, 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 waste in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 93.17 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 93.17 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16.5 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 37th of 47 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 16.5 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 17.66 Mt CO2e | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 18.22 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 18.77 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 19.29 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 19.74 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 20.36 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 20.97 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 21.58 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 22.17 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 22.87 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 23.58 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 24.4 Mt CO2e | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 24.91 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 25.45 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 26.23 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 27.04 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 27.9 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 28.74 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 30.63 Mt CO2e | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 31.6 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 32.49 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 33.14 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 33.93 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 34.31 Mt CO2e | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 35.91 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 37.02 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 38.39 Mt CO2e | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 39.26 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 40.12 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 41.05 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 42.2 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 43.66 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 44.81 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 49.94 Mt CO2e | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 51.37 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 49.53 Mt CO2e | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 51.29 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 53.06 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 53.92 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 55.71 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 57.58 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 60.73 Mt CO2e | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 63.12 Mt CO2e | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 64.81 Mt CO2e | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 66.53 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 68.19 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 74.96 Mt CO2e | +9.9% |
| 2018 | 75.29 Mt CO2e | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 79.17 Mt CO2e | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 81.76 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 85.44 Mt CO2e | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 89.1 Mt CO2e | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 91.09 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 93.17 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.53 Mt CO2e | 16.5 Mt CO2e | 22.17 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.17 Mt CO2e | 22.87 Mt CO2e | 30.63 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.62 Mt CO2e | 31.6 Mt CO2e | 40.12 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.08 Mt CO2e | 41.05 Mt CO2e | 53.92 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.61 Mt CO2e | 55.71 Mt CO2e | 79.17 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.11 Mt CO2e | 81.76 Mt CO2e | 93.17 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
More environment data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual -1.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 1.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 0.7978 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0.2683 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Africa Eastern and Southern was 93.17 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 waste recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 93.17 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.5 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 37th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern 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 Waste (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the waste sector. This includes emissions from solid waste (IPCC 2006 codes 4.A Solid Waste Disposal, 4.B Biological Treatment of Solid Waste, 4.C Incineration and Open Burning of Waste) and wastewater treatment (IPCC 2006 code 4.D Wastewater Treatment and Discharge). The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).