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Pakistan: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

In , Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 24.59.

That's up 2.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . Pakistan ranks #13 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 22.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Pakistan Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
24.59
Trough
12.90
1-year change
+2.5%
5-year change
+21.1%
+3.9% / yr
10-year change
+44.1%
+3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
24.5925
23.9957
23.4587
22.3403
21.3679
20.3011
19.3515
18.8529
18.3763
17.6938

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 Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 24.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Pakistan's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rose 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Pakistan rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Pakistan ranked #13 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
How does Pakistan'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 Pakistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 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.