Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in South Asia
South Asia: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 159.35 Mt CO2e in 2024. ▲ Rising
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste in South Asia, 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 South Asia stood at 159.35 Mt CO2e. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste in South Asia peaked at 159.35 Mt CO2e in 2024 and was at its lowest, 54.23 Mt CO2e, in 1970.
That places South Asia 25th 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 South Asia, year by year
| Year | Mt CO2e | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 54.23 Mt CO2e | — |
| 1971 | 55.82 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 56.87 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 58.03 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 58.99 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 60.22 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 61.44 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 62.61 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 63.91 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 65.04 Mt CO2e | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 66.1 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 67.66 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 69.02 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 71.02 Mt CO2e | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 71.75 Mt CO2e | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 72.9 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 76.1 Mt CO2e | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 75.65 Mt CO2e | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 77.12 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 78.23 Mt CO2e | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 79.45 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 80.82 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 85.13 Mt CO2e | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 83.68 Mt CO2e | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 85.23 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 87.36 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 88.86 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 90.85 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 93.89 Mt CO2e | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 95.38 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 96.65 Mt CO2e | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 98.57 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 100.7 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 103.12 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 105.66 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 107.85 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 110.34 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 112.83 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 114.18 Mt CO2e | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 115.64 Mt CO2e | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 118.31 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 120.84 Mt CO2e | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 123.14 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 125.55 Mt CO2e | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 128.43 Mt CO2e | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 131.7 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 133.74 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 135.88 Mt CO2e | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 139.54 Mt CO2e | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 141.89 Mt CO2e | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 145.09 Mt CO2e | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 148.52 Mt CO2e | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 152.62 Mt CO2e | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 156.42 Mt CO2e | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 159.35 Mt CO2e | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 59.72 Mt CO2e | 54.23 Mt CO2e | 65.04 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1980s | 72.55 Mt CO2e | 66.1 Mt CO2e | 78.23 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.07 Mt CO2e | 79.45 Mt CO2e | 95.38 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2000s | 106.55 Mt CO2e | 96.65 Mt CO2e | 115.64 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2010s | 129.9 Mt CO2e | 118.31 Mt CO2e | 141.89 Mt CO2e | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.4 Mt CO2e | 145.09 Mt CO2e | 159.35 Mt CO2e | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More environment data for South Asia
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 5.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) 2.35 % 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)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 3.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Industrial Combustion (Energy) (Mt) 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt) 0.5425 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste in South Asia?
- Methane (ch4) emissions from waste in South Asia was 159.35 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 South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 159.35 Mt CO2e in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.23 Mt CO2e in 1970.
- How does South Asia rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste?
- South Asia ranks 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Asia 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).