Methane emissions in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Methane emissions was 13.13 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.13 million
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
87th
of 199 countries
All-time high
13.13 million
in 2024
All-time low
202,550
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Central African Republic, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 13.13 million for methane emissions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Central African Republic peaked at 13.13 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 202,550, in 1850.
That places Central African Republic 87th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Methane emissions in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 202,550 | — |
| 1851 | 203,072 | +0.3% |
| 1852 | 203,598 | +0.3% |
| 1853 | 204,129 | +0.3% |
| 1854 | 204,664 | +0.3% |
| 1855 | 205,203 | +0.3% |
| 1856 | 205,747 | +0.3% |
| 1857 | 206,296 | +0.3% |
| 1858 | 206,849 | +0.3% |
| 1859 | 207,408 | +0.3% |
| 1860 | 207,971 | +0.3% |
| 1861 | 210,927 | +1.4% |
| 1862 | 213,889 | +1.4% |
| 1863 | 216,856 | +1.4% |
| 1864 | 219,828 | +1.4% |
| 1865 | 222,805 | +1.4% |
| 1866 | 225,788 | +1.3% |
| 1867 | 228,776 | +1.3% |
| 1868 | 231,770 | +1.3% |
| 1869 | 234,769 | +1.3% |
| 1870 | 237,775 | +1.3% |
| 1871 | 241,148 | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 244,528 | +1.4% |
| 1873 | 247,914 | +1.4% |
| 1874 | 251,306 | +1.4% |
| 1875 | 254,705 | +1.4% |
| 1876 | 258,110 | +1.3% |
| 1877 | 261,522 | +1.3% |
| 1878 | 264,941 | +1.3% |
| 1879 | 268,366 | +1.3% |
| 1880 | 271,799 | +1.3% |
| 1881 | 275,653 | +1.4% |
| 1882 | 279,515 | +1.4% |
| 1883 | 283,384 | +1.4% |
| 1884 | 287,260 | +1.4% |
| 1885 | 291,145 | +1.4% |
| 1886 | 295,037 | +1.3% |
| 1887 | 298,938 | +1.3% |
| 1888 | 302,847 | +1.3% |
| 1889 | 306,764 | +1.3% |
| 1890 | 310,690 | +1.3% |
| 1891 | 315,098 | +1.4% |
| 1892 | 319,515 | +1.4% |
| 1893 | 323,941 | +1.4% |
| 1894 | 328,376 | +1.4% |
| 1895 | 332,821 | +1.4% |
| 1896 | 337,275 | +1.3% |
| 1897 | 341,739 | +1.3% |
| 1898 | 346,214 | +1.3% |
| 1899 | 350,698 | +1.3% |
| 1900 | 355,192 | +1.3% |
| 1901 | 360,613 | +1.5% |
| 1902 | 366,051 | +1.5% |
| 1903 | 371,507 | +1.5% |
| 1904 | 376,981 | +1.5% |
| 1905 | 382,473 | +1.5% |
| 1906 | 387,983 | +1.4% |
| 1907 | 393,513 | +1.4% |
| 1908 | 399,061 | +1.4% |
| 1909 | 404,630 | +1.4% |
| 1910 | 410,218 | +1.4% |
| 1911 | 418,423 | +2.0% |
| 1912 | 426,648 | +2.0% |
| 1913 | 434,895 | +1.9% |
| 1914 | 443,164 | +1.9% |
| 1915 | 451,454 | +1.9% |
| 1916 | 459,766 | +1.8% |
| 1917 | 468,101 | +1.8% |
| 1918 | 476,459 | +1.8% |
| 1919 | 484,841 | +1.8% |
| 1920 | 493,246 | +1.7% |
| 1921 | 500,152 | +1.4% |
| 1922 | 512,491 | +2.5% |
| 1923 | 524,997 | +2.4% |
| 1924 | 537,676 | +2.4% |
| 1925 | 550,535 | +2.4% |
| 1926 | 563,580 | +2.4% |
| 1927 | 576,737 | +2.3% |
| 1928 | 590,088 | +2.3% |
| 1929 | 603,639 | +2.3% |
| 1930 | 617,397 | +2.3% |
| 1931 | 633,062 | +2.5% |
| 1932 | 638,464 | +0.9% |
| 1933 | 644,187 | +0.9% |
| 1934 | 650,216 | +0.9% |
| 1935 | 656,539 | +1.0% |
| 1936 | 748,415 | +14.0% |
| 1937 | 849,761 | +13.5% |
| 1938 | 954,214 | +12.3% |
| 1939 | 1.06 million | +11.3% |
| 1940 | 1.17 million | +10.5% |
| 1941 | 1.29 million | +10.2% |
| 1942 | 1.42 million | +9.5% |
| 1943 | 1.54 million | +9.0% |
| 1944 | 1.68 million | +8.6% |
| 1945 | 1.81 million | +7.9% |
| 1946 | 1.94 million | +7.5% |
| 1947 | 2.08 million | +7.2% |
| 1948 | 2.23 million | +6.9% |
| 1949 | 2.38 million | +6.6% |
| 1950 | 2.53 million | +6.4% |
| 1951 | 2.66 million | +5.3% |
| 1952 | 2.80 million | +5.1% |
| 1953 | 2.94 million | +5.0% |
| 1954 | 3.08 million | +4.9% |
| 1955 | 3.23 million | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 3.39 million | +4.8% |
| 1957 | 3.55 million | +4.8% |
| 1958 | 3.72 million | +4.7% |
| 1959 | 3.89 million | +4.7% |
| 1960 | 4.07 million | +4.7% |
| 1961 | 4.05 million | -0.6% |
| 1962 | 4.12 million | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 4.20 million | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 4.28 million | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 4.37 million | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 4.48 million | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 4.60 million | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 4.72 million | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 4.82 million | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 5.55 million | +15.1% |
| 1971 | 5.37 million | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 5.32 million | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 5.96 million | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 4.27 million | -28.2% |
| 1975 | 4.78 million | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 5.07 million | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 6.35 million | +25.3% |
| 1978 | 5.21 million | -18.0% |
| 1979 | 6.19 million | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 8.08 million | +30.6% |
| 1981 | 6.51 million | -19.5% |
| 1982 | 7.82 million | +20.2% |
| 1983 | 7.38 million | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 7.21 million | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 6.48 million | -10.1% |
| 1986 | 6.70 million | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 7.09 million | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 6.59 million | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 7.40 million | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 9.62 million | +29.9% |
| 1991 | 9.83 million | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 9.86 million | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 9.87 million | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 9.91 million | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 10.00 million | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 11.21 million | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 11.34 million | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 12.38 million | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 11.06 million | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 12.61 million | +14.0% |
| 2001 | 10.65 million | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 9.59 million | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 12.33 million | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 10.88 million | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 11.49 million | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 11.71 million | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 12.30 million | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 13.00 million | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 10.70 million | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 11.85 million | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 12.54 million | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 10.97 million | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 11.57 million | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 11.35 million | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 11.58 million | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 12.53 million | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 11.48 million | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 11.74 million | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 10.82 million | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 11.61 million | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 11.60 million | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 12.02 million | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 12.86 million | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 13.13 million | +2.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 13.13 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.97 million, 69% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 13.13 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.22 million, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Methane emissions in Central African Republic 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -28.2% | 5.96 million | 4.27 million |
| 1980 | +30.6% | 6.19 million | 8.08 million |
| 1990 | +29.9% | 7.40 million | 9.62 million |
| 2003 | +28.6% | 9.59 million | 12.33 million |
| 1977 | +25.3% | 5.07 million | 6.35 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 204,952 | 202,550 | 207,408 | 10 |
| 1860s | 221,338 | 207,971 | 234,769 | 10 |
| 1870s | 253,032 | 237,775 | 268,366 | 10 |
| 1880s | 289,234 | 271,799 | 306,764 | 10 |
| 1890s | 330,637 | 310,690 | 350,698 | 10 |
| 1900s | 379,800 | 355,192 | 404,630 | 10 |
| 1910s | 447,397 | 410,218 | 484,841 | 10 |
| 1920s | 545,314 | 493,246 | 603,639 | 10 |
| 1930s | 745,434 | 617,397 | 1.06 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.75 million | 1.17 million | 2.38 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.18 million | 2.53 million | 3.89 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.37 million | 4.05 million | 4.82 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.41 million | 4.27 million | 6.35 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.12 million | 6.48 million | 8.08 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.51 million | 9.62 million | 12.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.53 million | 9.59 million | 13.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.64 million | 10.82 million | 12.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.24 million | 11.60 million | 13.13 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Central African Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.19 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,396 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,441 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,956 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 319.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 167.09 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 51.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 115.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1947 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Central African Republic?
- Methane emissions in Central African Republic was 13.13 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13.13 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 202,550 in 1850.
- How does Central African Republic rank for methane emissions?
- Central African Republic ranks 87th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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