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Congo, Dem. Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 42.16.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #44 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Congo, Dem. Rep. Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
42.16
Trough
16.62
1-year change
+1.7%
5-year change
+25.0%
+4.6% / yr
10-year change
+43.0%
+3.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
42.1554
41.4421
40.0830
38.6608
35.9288
33.7372
32.7091
32.7114
31.5072
30.6716

About Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual 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).

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 42.16, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #44 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 46.79, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #8 of 47.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (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 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).
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.