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Sao Tome and Principe: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 0.08.

That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #176 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #46 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sao Tome and Principe Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.08
Trough
0.06
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
+4.6%
+0.9% / yr
10-year change
+17.1%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
0.0789
0.0780
0.0769
0.0755
0.0772
0.0754
0.0731
0.0720
0.0705
0.0687

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 Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 0.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #176 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #46 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.