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Argentina: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

In , Argentina's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 18.19.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . Argentina ranks #21 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 39.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.WA.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Argentina Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
18.19
Trough
13.66
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+3.1%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+16.4%
+1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
18.1885
18.1484
17.9539
17.6700
17.6958
17.6438
17.5962
17.0363
16.5352
16.1080

About Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

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).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CH4.WA.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Argentina's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Argentina's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 18.19, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Argentina's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Argentina's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Argentina rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Argentina ranked #21 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
How does Argentina's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 8.07, so Argentina is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 39.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
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).
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.WA.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.