Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Arab World
Arab World: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste was 162.84 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Arab World, 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 Arab World stood at 162.84 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Arab World peaked at 162.84 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22.29 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
Arab World ranks 24th of 47 groups 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.9 Mt CO2e | 22.29 Mt CO2e | 34.12 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.85 Mt CO2e | 35.7 Mt CO2e | 52.2 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 63.02 Mt CO2e | 53.55 Mt CO2e | 74.14 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 89.83 Mt CO2e | 76.71 Mt CO2e | 106.08 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 128.39 Mt CO2e | 111.53 Mt CO2e | 144.02 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 155.6 Mt CO2e | 148.09 Mt CO2e | 162.84 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near Arab World
More environment data for Arab World
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 3,268 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 6.71 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 153.63 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 6.39 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 434.31 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.317 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 762.36 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 1.12 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 2.15 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 116.56 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Arab World?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Arab World was 162.84 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 Arab World?
- The highest recorded value was 162.84 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in Arab World?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.29 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does Arab World rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- Arab World ranks 24th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in Arab World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Arab World 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).