Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 112.31 Mt CO2e in 2024. ▲ Rising
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Least developed countries, 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 Least developed countries is 112.31 Mt CO2e, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Least developed countries peaked at 112.31 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21.47 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
That places Least developed countries 35th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 21.47 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 22.3 Mt CO2e | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 22.81 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 23.32 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 23.77 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 24.34 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 24.99 Mt CO2e | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 25.64 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 26.37 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 27.1 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 27.81 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 28.61 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 29.4 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 30.16 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 31.04 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 31.96 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 32.89 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 33.95 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 35 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 36.07 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 37.16 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 38.05 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 39.05 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 39.97 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 40.92 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1995 | 42.14 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 43.27 Mt CO2e | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 44.31 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 45.38 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 46.54 Mt CO2e | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 47.67 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 49.17 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 50.75 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 52.61 Mt CO2e | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 58.2 Mt CO2e | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 59.95 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 58.26 Mt CO2e | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 60.46 Mt CO2e | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 62.63 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 64.63 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 66.87 Mt CO2e | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 69.12 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 71.58 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 74.16 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 76.84 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 79.37 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 81.79 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 84.41 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 87.04 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 91.24 Mt CO2e | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 96.63 Mt CO2e | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 101.17 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 105.93 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 109.06 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 112.31 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.21 Mt CO2e | 21.47 Mt CO2e | 27.1 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.69 Mt CO2e | 27.81 Mt CO2e | 36.07 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.68 Mt CO2e | 37.16 Mt CO2e | 46.54 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.43 Mt CO2e | 47.67 Mt CO2e | 64.63 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.24 Mt CO2e | 66.87 Mt CO2e | 91.24 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 105.02 Mt CO2e | 96.63 Mt CO2e | 112.31 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
More environment data for Least developed countries
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 2.38 % 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)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 6.18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Least developed countries?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Least developed countries was 112.31 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 112.31 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.47 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does Least developed countries rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- Least developed countries ranks 35th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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).