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

In , Chile's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 14.34.

That's down 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . Chile ranks #26 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
14.58
Trough
8.37
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
+1.1%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+19.4%
+1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
14.3429
14.5787
13.9441
14.0036
14.4048
14.1851
14.0375
13.2032
12.6051
12.3555

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 Chile's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Chile's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 14.34, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Chile's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Chile's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) fell 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Chile rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Chile ranked #26 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
How does Chile'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 Chile is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 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.