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Ghana: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , Ghana's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 18.11.

That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Ghana ranks #78 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Ghana Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
18.11
Trough
8.11
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+1.6%
+0.3% / yr
10-year change
+26.2%
+2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
18.1126
18.0645
17.7542
16.9743
17.7725
17.8250
17.0227
16.9161
14.6903
14.6693

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 Ghana's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Ghana's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 18.11, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Ghana's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ghana rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Ghana ranked #78 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 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.