Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual in Western Africa

Western Africa: Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual was 0.4106 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.4106 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 85.1%
Rank
20th
of 42 groups
All-time high
6.86 % change on previous year
in 1965
All-time low
-6.73 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual in Western Africa, 1962–2023

-505196219922023

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

Analysis

Western Africa recorded 0.4106 % change on previous year for enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 85.1% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual in Western Africa peaked at 6.86 % change on previous year in 1965 and was at its lowest, -6.73 % change on previous year, in 1984.

Western Africa ranks 20th of 42 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual in Western Africa, year by year

Annual values for Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate in Western Africa, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 3.98 % change on previous year
1963 3.88 % change on previous year -2.5%
1964 6.56 % change on previous year +69.1%
1965 6.86 % change on previous year +4.5%
1966 3.65 % change on previous year -46.8%
1967 3.25 % change on previous year -11.0%
1968 2.87 % change on previous year -11.8%
1969 2.35 % change on previous year -18.2%
1970 1.97 % change on previous year -15.9%
1971 2.19 % change on previous year +10.8%
1972 -2 % change on previous year -191.5%
1973 -6.05 % change on previous year +202.3%
1974 -0.9306 % change on previous year -84.6%
1975 4.65 % change on previous year -600.0%
1976 4.7 % change on previous year +0.9%
1977 4.18 % change on previous year -11.0%
1978 3.84 % change on previous year -8.1%
1979 3.39 % change on previous year -11.8%
1980 4.38 % change on previous year +29.4%
1981 3.64 % change on previous year -17.0%
1982 3.53 % change on previous year -2.9%
1983 -1.27 % change on previous year -136.1%
1984 -6.73 % change on previous year +428.1%
1985 -0.7341 % change on previous year -89.1%
1986 1.87 % change on previous year -354.9%
1987 3.55 % change on previous year +90.0%
1988 3.52 % change on previous year -0.8%
1989 3.18 % change on previous year -9.9%
1990 2.61 % change on previous year -17.7%
1991 1.99 % change on previous year -23.8%
1992 1.51 % change on previous year -24.2%
1993 3.32 % change on previous year +120.2%
1994 2.8 % change on previous year -15.8%
1995 2.28 % change on previous year -18.6%
1996 3.55 % change on previous year +56.0%
1997 3.38 % change on previous year -4.7%
1998 3.27 % change on previous year -3.4%
1999 3.79 % change on previous year +16.0%
2000 3.45 % change on previous year -9.1%
2001 3.25 % change on previous year -5.7%
2002 3.2 % change on previous year -1.6%
2003 5.52 % change on previous year +72.5%
2004 3.16 % change on previous year -42.8%
2005 2.81 % change on previous year -11.0%
2006 2.31 % change on previous year -17.9%
2007 2.72 % change on previous year +17.7%
2008 2.26 % change on previous year -16.9%
2009 3.41 % change on previous year +51.2%
2010 1.75 % change on previous year -48.8%
2011 6.73 % change on previous year +285.3%
2012 3.16 % change on previous year -53.0%
2013 2.58 % change on previous year -18.5%
2014 2.69 % change on previous year +4.2%
2015 2.72 % change on previous year +1.1%
2016 3.29 % change on previous year +21.1%
2017 3.23 % change on previous year -1.7%
2018 2.79 % change on previous year -13.7%
2019 2.8 % change on previous year +0.4%
2020 0.483 % change on previous year -82.8%
2021 4.35 % change on previous year +801.4%
2022 2.76 % change on previous year -36.6%
2023 0.4106 % change on previous year -85.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.17 % change on previous year 2.35 % change on previous year 6.86 % change on previous year 8
1970s 1.59 % change on previous year -6.05 % change on previous year 4.7 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.49 % change on previous year -6.73 % change on previous year 4.38 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.85 % change on previous year 1.51 % change on previous year 3.79 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.21 % change on previous year 2.26 % change on previous year 5.52 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.17 % change on previous year 1.75 % change on previous year 6.73 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2 % change on previous year 0.4106 % change on previous year 4.35 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 17 Belgium-Luxembourg 5.12 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Togo 4.27 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Zimbabwe 4.17 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 Mali 3.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 Ghana 3.51 % change on previous year compare
  6. 22 Pakistan 3.17 % change on previous year compare
  7. 23 Guadeloupe 3.07 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 246 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual in Western Africa?
Enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual in Western Africa was 0.4106 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 6.86 % change on previous year in 1965.
What is the lowest enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -6.73 % change on previous year in 1984.
How does Western Africa rank for enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual?
Western Africa ranks 20th out of 42 groups with data for 2023.
Is enteric fermentation — emissions (co2eq) from ch4 (ar5), annual rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
246 places, 13,891 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enteric Fermentation — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.