Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste was 196.82 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1970–2024
Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.
Analysis
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan recorded 196.82 Mt CO2e for methane (ch4) emissions from waste in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 196.82 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 30.6 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 21st out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.6 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 32.58 Mt CO2e | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 33.91 Mt CO2e | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 35.25 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 36.67 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 38.13 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 39.7 Mt CO2e | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 41.26 Mt CO2e | +3.9% |
| 1978 | 42.93 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 44.8 Mt CO2e | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 46.64 Mt CO2e | +4.1% |
| 1981 | 48.3 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 50.23 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 52.34 Mt CO2e | +4.2% |
| 1984 | 54.96 Mt CO2e | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 57.65 Mt CO2e | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 59.82 Mt CO2e | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 61.97 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 63.94 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 65.92 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 67.58 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 69.03 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 71.91 Mt CO2e | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 74.9 Mt CO2e | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 77.54 Mt CO2e | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 79.85 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 82.41 Mt CO2e | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 84.89 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 88.89 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 91.43 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 94.16 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 97.64 Mt CO2e | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 100.43 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 102.69 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 106.35 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 110.65 Mt CO2e | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 115.85 Mt CO2e | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 120.17 Mt CO2e | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 125.21 Mt CO2e | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 129.78 Mt CO2e | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 136.18 Mt CO2e | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 141.25 Mt CO2e | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 145.48 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 149.43 Mt CO2e | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 153.72 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 157.12 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 162.45 Mt CO2e | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 167.53 Mt CO2e | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 170.5 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 174.71 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 179.9 Mt CO2e | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 183.86 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 188.93 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 192.96 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 196.82 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.58 Mt CO2e | 30.6 Mt CO2e | 44.8 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.18 Mt CO2e | 46.64 Mt CO2e | 65.92 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 78.84 Mt CO2e | 67.58 Mt CO2e | 91.43 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 110.29 Mt CO2e | 94.16 Mt CO2e | 129.78 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 155.84 Mt CO2e | 136.18 Mt CO2e | 174.71 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.5 Mt CO2e | 179.9 Mt CO2e | 196.82 Mt CO2e | 5 |
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More environment data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) 673.36 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) 521.98 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Industrial Processes 328.78 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Capture fisheries production 4.51 million metric tons (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Waste 10.74 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF 3,306 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita 4.09 t CO2e/capita (2024)
- Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 1,082 Mt CO2e (2024)
- Carbon intensity of GDP 0.742 kg CO2e per constant 2015 US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) 1.56 Mt CO2e (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 196.82 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 Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 196.82 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.6 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 21st out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 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).