Methane emissions by sector in Togo
Togo: Methane emissions by sector was 10,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
10,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
58th
of 193 countries
All-time high
270,000 tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 2008
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Methane emissions by sector in Togo, 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 Togo is 10,000 tonnes, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, methane emissions by sector in Togo peaked at 270,000 tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2008.
Togo ranks 58th of 193 countries 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.
Methane emissions by sector in Togo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30,000 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 80,000 tonnes | +166.7% |
| 1997 | 100,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 190,000 tonnes | +90.0% |
| 1999 | 270,000 tonnes | +42.1% |
| 2000 | 50,000 tonnes | -81.5% |
| 2001 | 20,000 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 2002 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2003 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2005 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 20,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2012 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2015 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2016 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 2017 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2018 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 10,000 tonnes | — |
| 2020 | 20,000 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 10,000 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 2022 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 10,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Togo compared with similar countries
- Togo's 10,000 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Togo's 10,000 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,000 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82,000 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 270,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 16,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,500 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More climate change data for Togo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 788,262 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,150 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,390 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,760 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 62.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 229.74 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 160.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 69.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.6059 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions by sector in Togo?
- Methane emissions by sector in Togo was 10,000 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 Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 270,000 tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest methane emissions by sector recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Togo rank for methane emissions by sector?
- Togo ranks 58th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Togo 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.