Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste was 13.45 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Democratic Republic of Congo is 13.45 Mt CO2e, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 13.45 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.77 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 29th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 2.16 Mt CO2e | 1.77 Mt CO2e | 2.52 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.04 Mt CO2e | 2.61 Mt CO2e | 3.56 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.03 Mt CO2e | 3.72 Mt CO2e | 4.34 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.2 Mt CO2e | 4.36 Mt CO2e | 6.28 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.34 Mt CO2e | 6.59 Mt CO2e | 10.34 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.35 Mt CO2e | 11.06 Mt CO2e | 13.45 Mt CO2e | 5 |
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More environment data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF 58.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 0.5353 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture 3.5 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) 7.67 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) 17.49 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 0.0166 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 42.16 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 0.0035 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) 0.024 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) 0.065 Mt CO2e (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Democratic Republic of Congo was 13.45 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 13.45 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 29th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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).