South Africa: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)
In , South Africa's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 25.44.
That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 8.07 . South Africa ranks #12 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.WA.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 25.44
- Trough
- 14.82
- 1-year change
- +0.3%
- 5-year change
- +5.1%
- +1.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +32.3%
- +2.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 25.4379 | |
| 25.3608 | |
| 25.3186 | |
| 24.7074 | |
| 23.9816 | |
| 24.2054 | |
| 22.9710 | |
| 24.3661 | |
| 19.3096 | |
| 19.2423 |
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.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) was 25.44, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e) rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #12 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e).
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 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).
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.WA.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.