Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste was 63.23 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Africa Western and Central, 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 Western and Central stood at 63.23 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Africa Western and Central peaked at 63.23 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.02 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
Africa Western and Central ranks 41st of 47 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.83 Mt CO2e | 11.02 Mt CO2e | 14.64 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.01 Mt CO2e | 15.11 Mt CO2e | 19.11 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.79 Mt CO2e | 19.62 Mt CO2e | 24.26 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.8 Mt CO2e | 24.83 Mt CO2e | 35.36 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.15 Mt CO2e | 36.87 Mt CO2e | 52.14 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.21 Mt CO2e | 54.56 Mt CO2e | 63.23 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
More environment data for Africa Western and Central
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 111.98 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 21.75 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 33.72 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 4.05 million metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 5.7 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 261.93 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.5031 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 45.57 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.2764 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0631 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Africa Western and Central?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Africa Western and Central was 63.23 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 Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 63.23 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.02 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 41st out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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).