Methane emissions by sector in Cameroon
Cameroon: Methane emissions by sector was 340,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
340,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
28th
of 193 countries
All-time high
3.33 million tonnes
in 1998
All-time low
240,000 tonnes
in 2014
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Methane emissions by sector in Cameroon, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for methane emissions by sector in Cameroon is 340,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 33.3% on the previous year and down 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Cameroon peaked at 3.33 million tonnes in 1998 and was at its lowest, 240,000 tonnes, in 2014.
Cameroon ranks 28th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions by sector in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 800,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 800,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 800,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 800,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 800,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 800,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.46 million tonnes | +82.5% |
| 1997 | 1.41 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 3.33 million tonnes | +136.2% |
| 1999 | 2.44 million tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2000 | 1.90 million tonnes | -22.1% |
| 2001 | 460,000 tonnes | -75.8% |
| 2002 | 430,000 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 1.31 million tonnes | +204.7% |
| 2004 | 600,000 tonnes | -54.2% |
| 2005 | 1.25 million tonnes | +108.3% |
| 2006 | 440,000 tonnes | -64.8% |
| 2007 | 450,000 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 630,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2009 | 400,000 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2010 | 560,000 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 530,000 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 450,000 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 450,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 240,000 tonnes | -46.7% |
| 2015 | 259,999 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 430,000 tonnes | +65.4% |
| 2017 | 380,000 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 300,000 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2019 | 640,000 tonnes | +113.3% |
| 2020 | 880,000 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 380,000 tonnes | -56.8% |
| 2022 | 510,000 tonnes | +34.2% |
| 2023 | 340,000 tonnes | -33.3% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 340,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,000 tonnes, 34.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 340,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,000 tonnes, 34.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.34 million tonnes | 800,000 tonnes | 3.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 787,000 tonnes | 400,000 tonnes | 1.90 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 424,000 tonnes | 240,000 tonnes | 640,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 527,500 tonnes | 340,000 tonnes | 880,000 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More climate change data for Cameroon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 90.03 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 15,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,419 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,701 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 20.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 346.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,047 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 798.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 248.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.01 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Cameroon?
- Methane emissions by sector in Cameroon was 340,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions by sector recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 3.33 million tonnes in 1998.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 240,000 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Cameroon rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Cameroon ranks 28th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is methane emissions by sector rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.