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

In , Senegal's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 12.33.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . Senegal ranks #88 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 47.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
12.33
Trough
7.45
1-year change
+0.3%
5-year change
+11.5%
+2.2% / yr
10-year change
+24.9%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
12.3306
12.2928
11.9797
11.7963
11.7287
11.0613
10.9585
10.6825
10.7189
10.5356

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 Senegal's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, Senegal's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 12.33, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Senegal's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
Senegal's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Senegal rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, Senegal ranked #88 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Senegal'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 Senegal is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.