Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Ghana

Ghana: Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate was 3.25 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 73.5%
World rank
30th
of 229 countries
All-time high
50.44 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-15.92 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Ghana, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Ghana is 3.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 73.5% on the previous year and down 73.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Ghana peaked at 50.44 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -15.92 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places Ghana 30th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Ghana, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Ghana, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0.5602 % change on previous year —
1963 0.8357 % change on previous year +49.2%
1964 0.5525 % change on previous year -33.9%
1965 0.8242 % change on previous year +49.2%
1966 0.8174 % change on previous year -0.8%
1967 1.35 % change on previous year +65.3%
1968 1.33 % change on previous year -1.3%
1969 1.32 % change on previous year -1.3%
1970 0.2597 % change on previous year -80.3%
1971 -0.2591 % change on previous year -199.7%
1972 2.08 % change on previous year -902.1%
1973 2.54 % change on previous year +22.5%
1974 12.16 % change on previous year +377.8%
1975 2.65 % change on previous year -78.2%
1976 2.59 % change on previous year -2.6%
1977 2.52 % change on previous year -2.5%
1978 2.46 % change on previous year -2.5%
1979 12 % change on previous year +388.0%
1980 -6.79 % change on previous year -156.5%
1981 2.11 % change on previous year -131.1%
1982 2.06 % change on previous year -2.1%
1983 1.65 % change on previous year -19.8%
1984 5.79 % change on previous year +249.8%
1985 4.1 % change on previous year -29.1%
1986 3.78 % change on previous year -7.9%
1987 4.11 % change on previous year +8.9%
1988 3.95 % change on previous year -4.0%
1989 3.95 % change on previous year -0.1%
1990 0.8439 % change on previous year -78.6%
1991 7.67 % change on previous year +809.0%
1992 4.53 % change on previous year -40.9%
1993 4.46 % change on previous year -1.6%
1994 4.51 % change on previous year +1.0%
1995 2.61 % change on previous year -42.1%
1996 2.43 % change on previous year -6.8%
1997 2.05 % change on previous year -15.7%
1998 2.96 % change on previous year +44.4%
1999 2.36 % change on previous year -20.2%
2000 0.4016 % change on previous year -83.0%
2001 -0.1 % change on previous year -124.9%
2002 2.1 % change on previous year -2202.1%
2003 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2004 6.86 % change on previous year —
2005 -2.75 % change on previous year -140.1%
2006 6.6 % change on previous year -339.9%
2007 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2008 50.44 % change on previous year —
2009 -10 % change on previous year -119.8%
2010 -3.92 % change on previous year -60.8%
2011 41.5 % change on previous year -1158.2%
2012 2.4 % change on previous year -94.2%
2013 12.21 % change on previous year +407.8%
2014 5.44 % change on previous year -55.4%
2015 0.3968 % change on previous year -92.7%
2016 -4.35 % change on previous year -1195.7%
2017 26.86 % change on previous year -717.8%
2018 2.61 % change on previous year -90.3%
2019 13.97 % change on previous year +436.0%
2020 -0.2786 % change on previous year -102.0%
2021 -15.92 % change on previous year +5615.9%
2022 12.29 % change on previous year -177.2%
2023 3.25 % change on previous year -73.5%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Ghana changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2021 -5615.9% -0.2786 % change on previous year -15.92 % change on previous year
2002 +2202.1% -0.1 % change on previous year 2.1 % change on previous year
2016 -1195.7% 0.3968 % change on previous year -4.35 % change on previous year
2011 +1158.2% -3.92 % change on previous year 41.5 % change on previous year
1972 +902.1% -0.2591 % change on previous year 2.08 % change on previous year
1991 +809.0% 0.8439 % change on previous year 7.67 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.9488 % change on previous year 0.5525 % change on previous year 1.35 % change on previous year 8
1970s 3.9 % change on previous year -0.2591 % change on previous year 12.16 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.47 % change on previous year -6.79 % change on previous year 5.79 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.44 % change on previous year 0.8439 % change on previous year 7.67 % change on previous year 10
2000s 5.36 % change on previous year -10 % change on previous year 50.44 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.71 % change on previous year -4.35 % change on previous year 41.5 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.1634 % change on previous year -15.92 % change on previous year 12.29 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 27 United States 3.38 % change on previous year compare
  2. 28 Nigeria 3.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 28 Cook Islands 3.33 % change on previous year compare
  4. 31 Congo 3.25 % change on previous year compare
  5. 32 Portugal 3.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 33 Chad 3.2 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 262 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Ghana?
Energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Ghana was 3.25 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 50.44 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was -15.92 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Ghana rank for energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate?
Ghana ranks 30th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is energy — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
262 places, 14,774 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.