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Dominican Republic: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , Dominican Republic's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 12.18.

That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Dominican Republic ranks #90 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #13 of 39.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Dominican Republic Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
12.18
Trough
7.51
1-year change
+1.1%
5-year change
+10.5%
+2.0% / yr
10-year change
+20.9%
+1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
12.1775
12.0401
11.9481
11.6421
11.2949
11.0186
10.7877
10.5567
10.3602
10.1970

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 Dominican Republic's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Dominican Republic's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 12.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Dominican Republic's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #90 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Dominican Republic'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 Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #13 of 39.
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.