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Sao Tome and Principe: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 0.03.

That's up 3.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #185 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sao Tome and Principe Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.03
Trough
0.01
1-year change
+3.0%
5-year change
+15.2%
+2.9% / yr
10-year change
+40.7%
+3.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
0.0273
0.0265
0.0257
0.0254
0.0251
0.0237
0.0225
0.0218
0.0210
0.0202

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 Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 0.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rose 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #185 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 47.
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.