How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #19 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 186.65.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 75.01 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #19 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #12 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 186.65; 2024
Trough: 13.04; 2005
1-year change: +2.7%
5-year change: +44.2%; +7.6% / yr
10-year change: +85.9%; +6.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)
2024	186.6544
2023	181.8040
2022	172.5622
2021	162.8913
2020	144.3139
2019	129.4111
2018	122.4201
2017	122.4357
2016	114.2472
2015	108.5652

About Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)

Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CH4.ZG.AR5 • Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) was 186.65, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #19 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) compare to the world average?: The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) in 2024 was 75.01, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #12 of 47.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (% change from 1990) and how is it measured?: Change of emissions (as %) of current year with respect to emissions in baseline year 1990 emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5). Negative values indicate that the emission level for that year is lower than the emissions level in 1990.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.ZG.AR5), CC BY 4.0.