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Iran, Islamic Rep.: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 13.99.

That's up 0.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #27 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Iran, Islamic Rep. Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
13.99
Trough
8.34
1-year change
+0.4%
5-year change
+7.1%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+19.3%
+1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
13.9860
13.9342
13.7240
13.5702
13.3231
13.0551
12.8839
12.7271
12.3563
11.8562

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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 13.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rose 0.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #27 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 22.
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.