Methane emissions in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Methane emissions was 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
87th
of 199 countries
All-time high
13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 2024
All-time low
202,550 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Central African Republic, 1850–2024
Source: Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents 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 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024 and was at its lowest, 202,550 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 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 | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 202,550 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1851 | 203,072 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1852 | 203,598 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1853 | 204,129 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1854 | 204,664 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1855 | 205,203 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1856 | 205,747 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1857 | 206,296 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1858 | 206,849 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1859 | 207,408 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1860 | 207,971 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1861 | 210,927 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1862 | 213,889 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1863 | 216,856 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1864 | 219,828 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1865 | 222,805 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1866 | 225,788 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1867 | 228,776 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1868 | 231,770 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1869 | 234,769 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1870 | 237,775 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1871 | 241,148 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1872 | 244,528 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1873 | 247,914 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1874 | 251,306 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1875 | 254,705 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1876 | 258,110 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1877 | 261,522 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1878 | 264,941 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1879 | 268,366 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1880 | 271,799 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1881 | 275,653 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1882 | 279,515 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1883 | 283,384 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1884 | 287,260 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1885 | 291,145 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1886 | 295,037 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1887 | 298,938 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1888 | 302,847 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1889 | 306,764 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1890 | 310,690 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1891 | 315,098 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1892 | 319,515 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1893 | 323,941 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1894 | 328,376 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1895 | 332,821 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1896 | 337,275 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1897 | 341,739 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1898 | 346,214 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1899 | 350,698 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1900 | 355,192 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.3% |
| 1901 | 360,613 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1902 | 366,051 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1903 | 371,507 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1904 | 376,981 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1905 | 382,473 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.5% |
| 1906 | 387,983 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1907 | 393,513 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1908 | 399,061 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1909 | 404,630 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1910 | 410,218 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1911 | 418,423 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1912 | 426,648 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 1913 | 434,895 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1914 | 443,164 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1915 | 451,454 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1916 | 459,766 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1917 | 468,101 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1918 | 476,459 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1919 | 484,841 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 1920 | 493,246 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1921 | 500,152 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.4% |
| 1922 | 512,491 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1923 | 524,997 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1924 | 537,676 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1925 | 550,535 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1926 | 563,580 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.4% |
| 1927 | 576,737 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1928 | 590,088 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1929 | 603,639 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1930 | 617,397 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 1931 | 633,062 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1932 | 638,464 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1933 | 644,187 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1934 | 650,216 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.9% |
| 1935 | 656,539 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1936 | 748,415 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +14.0% |
| 1937 | 849,761 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +13.5% |
| 1938 | 954,214 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.3% |
| 1939 | 1.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.3% |
| 1940 | 1.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.5% |
| 1941 | 1.29 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.2% |
| 1942 | 1.42 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.5% |
| 1943 | 1.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.0% |
| 1944 | 1.68 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.6% |
| 1945 | 1.81 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.9% |
| 1946 | 1.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.5% |
| 1947 | 2.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.2% |
| 1948 | 2.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.9% |
| 1949 | 2.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.6% |
| 1950 | 2.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.4% |
| 1951 | 2.66 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.3% |
| 1952 | 2.80 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.1% |
| 1953 | 2.94 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.0% |
| 1954 | 3.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.9% |
| 1955 | 3.23 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 3.39 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1957 | 3.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.8% |
| 1958 | 3.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1959 | 3.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1960 | 4.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +4.7% |
| 1961 | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.6% |
| 1962 | 4.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 4.20 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 4.28 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 4.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 4.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 4.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 4.72 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 4.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 5.55 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +15.1% |
| 1971 | 5.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 5.32 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 5.96 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.0% |
| 1974 | 4.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -28.2% |
| 1975 | 4.78 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 5.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 6.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +25.3% |
| 1978 | 5.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -18.0% |
| 1979 | 6.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +18.8% |
| 1980 | 8.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +30.6% |
| 1981 | 6.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -19.5% |
| 1982 | 7.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +20.2% |
| 1983 | 7.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 7.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 6.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -10.1% |
| 1986 | 6.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 7.09 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 6.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 7.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 9.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +29.9% |
| 1991 | 9.83 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 9.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 9.87 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 9.91 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 10.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 11.21 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 11.34 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 12.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 11.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 12.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +14.0% |
| 2001 | 10.65 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 9.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 12.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 10.88 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 11.49 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 11.71 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 12.30 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 13.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 10.70 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 11.85 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 12.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 10.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 11.57 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 11.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 11.58 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 12.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 11.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 11.74 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 10.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 11.61 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 11.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 12.02 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 12.86 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | +2.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.97 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 69% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.22 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents, 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 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 1980 | +30.6% | 6.19 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 8.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 1990 | +29.9% | 7.40 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 2003 | +28.6% | 9.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.33 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
| 1977 | +25.3% | 5.07 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 204,952 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 202,550 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 207,408 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1860s | 221,338 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 207,971 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 234,769 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1870s | 253,032 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 237,775 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 268,366 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1880s | 289,234 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 271,799 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 306,764 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1890s | 330,637 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 310,690 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 350,698 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1900s | 379,800 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 355,192 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 404,630 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1910s | 447,397 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 410,218 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 484,841 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1920s | 545,314 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 493,246 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 603,639 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1930s | 745,434 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 617,397 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.06 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.75 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 1.17 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.18 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 2.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 3.89 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.37 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.05 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.41 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 4.27 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.35 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.12 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 6.48 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 8.08 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.51 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.62 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.38 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.53 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 9.59 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 13.00 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.64 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10.82 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 12.54 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.24 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 11.60 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents | 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 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024, according to Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13.13 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 202,550 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents 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 Jones et al. (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Methane emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents over a 100-year timescale.