Methane emissions in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Methane emissions was 13.30 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.30 million
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
86th
of 199 countries
All-time high
13.30 million
in 2024
All-time low
533,645
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Methane emissions in Zimbabwe, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, methane emissions in Zimbabwe stood at 13.30 million. That is the highest value across all 175 years on record.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions in Zimbabwe peaked at 13.30 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 533,645, in 1850.
Zimbabwe ranks 86th of 199 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 in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 533,645 | — |
| 1851 | 543,430 | +1.8% |
| 1852 | 553,222 | +1.8% |
| 1853 | 563,022 | +1.8% |
| 1854 | 572,830 | +1.7% |
| 1855 | 582,646 | +1.7% |
| 1856 | 592,471 | +1.7% |
| 1857 | 602,304 | +1.7% |
| 1858 | 612,147 | +1.6% |
| 1859 | 621,998 | +1.6% |
| 1860 | 631,859 | +1.6% |
| 1861 | 643,470 | +1.8% |
| 1862 | 655,090 | +1.8% |
| 1863 | 666,750 | +1.8% |
| 1864 | 678,392 | +1.7% |
| 1865 | 690,044 | +1.7% |
| 1866 | 701,708 | +1.7% |
| 1867 | 713,383 | +1.7% |
| 1868 | 725,070 | +1.6% |
| 1869 | 736,768 | +1.6% |
| 1870 | 748,479 | +1.6% |
| 1871 | 762,264 | +1.8% |
| 1872 | 776,062 | +1.8% |
| 1873 | 789,873 | +1.8% |
| 1874 | 803,698 | +1.8% |
| 1875 | 817,536 | +1.7% |
| 1876 | 831,390 | +1.7% |
| 1877 | 845,258 | +1.7% |
| 1878 | 859,141 | +1.6% |
| 1879 | 873,040 | +1.6% |
| 1880 | 886,955 | +1.6% |
| 1881 | 903,329 | +1.8% |
| 1882 | 919,720 | +1.8% |
| 1883 | 936,128 | +1.8% |
| 1884 | 952,554 | +1.8% |
| 1885 | 968,998 | +1.7% |
| 1886 | 985,462 | +1.7% |
| 1887 | 1.00 million | +1.7% |
| 1888 | 1.02 million | +1.6% |
| 1889 | 1.03 million | +1.6% |
| 1890 | 1.05 million | +1.6% |
| 1891 | 1.07 million | +1.9% |
| 1892 | 1.09 million | +1.8% |
| 1893 | 1.11 million | +1.8% |
| 1894 | 1.13 million | +1.8% |
| 1895 | 1.15 million | +1.7% |
| 1896 | 1.17 million | +1.7% |
| 1897 | 1.19 million | +1.7% |
| 1898 | 1.21 million | +1.7% |
| 1899 | 1.23 million | +1.6% |
| 1900 | 1.25 million | +1.6% |
| 1901 | 1.27 million | +1.9% |
| 1902 | 1.29 million | +1.8% |
| 1903 | 1.33 million | +2.9% |
| 1904 | 1.36 million | +2.0% |
| 1905 | 1.39 million | +2.5% |
| 1906 | 1.42 million | +1.8% |
| 1907 | 1.44 million | +1.9% |
| 1908 | 1.48 million | +2.6% |
| 1909 | 1.51 million | +1.7% |
| 1910 | 1.53 million | +1.7% |
| 1911 | 1.57 million | +2.4% |
| 1912 | 1.60 million | +1.8% |
| 1913 | 1.63 million | +2.2% |
| 1914 | 1.69 million | +3.6% |
| 1915 | 1.74 million | +2.7% |
| 1916 | 1.79 million | +3.0% |
| 1917 | 1.84 million | +2.5% |
| 1918 | 1.85 million | +0.6% |
| 1919 | 1.88 million | +1.8% |
| 1920 | 1.93 million | +2.5% |
| 1921 | 1.96 million | +1.8% |
| 1922 | 1.98 million | +0.9% |
| 1923 | 2.04 million | +3.2% |
| 1924 | 2.09 million | +2.2% |
| 1925 | 2.16 million | +3.2% |
| 1926 | 2.25 million | +4.4% |
| 1927 | 2.30 million | +2.0% |
| 1928 | 2.39 million | +4.2% |
| 1929 | 2.41 million | +0.7% |
| 1930 | 2.41 million | +0.2% |
| 1931 | 2.34 million | -3.0% |
| 1932 | 2.33 million | -0.3% |
| 1933 | 2.39 million | +2.4% |
| 1934 | 2.48 million | +3.9% |
| 1935 | 2.54 million | +2.4% |
| 1936 | 2.58 million | +1.5% |
| 1937 | 2.72 million | +5.5% |
| 1938 | 2.76 million | +1.5% |
| 1939 | 2.82 million | +2.2% |
| 1940 | 2.92 million | +3.2% |
| 1941 | 3.03 million | +4.0% |
| 1942 | 3.16 million | +4.1% |
| 1943 | 3.31 million | +4.7% |
| 1944 | 3.39 million | +2.6% |
| 1945 | 3.43 million | +1.3% |
| 1946 | 3.50 million | +2.0% |
| 1947 | 3.56 million | +1.5% |
| 1948 | 3.71 million | +4.2% |
| 1949 | 3.87 million | +4.4% |
| 1950 | 3.31 million | -14.4% |
| 1951 | 3.42 million | +3.1% |
| 1952 | 3.52 million | +3.2% |
| 1953 | 3.64 million | +3.2% |
| 1954 | 3.75 million | +3.2% |
| 1955 | 3.88 million | +3.2% |
| 1956 | 4.00 million | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 4.13 million | +3.2% |
| 1958 | 4.27 million | +3.3% |
| 1959 | 4.41 million | +3.3% |
| 1960 | 4.55 million | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 5.21 million | +14.4% |
| 1962 | 5.32 million | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 5.46 million | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 5.80 million | +6.1% |
| 1965 | 5.94 million | +2.5% |
| 1966 | 6.11 million | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 6.55 million | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 6.88 million | +5.1% |
| 1969 | 7.70 million | +11.9% |
| 1970 | 8.99 million | +16.7% |
| 1971 | 8.67 million | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 8.70 million | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 8.96 million | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 8.95 million | -0.2% |
| 1975 | 9.41 million | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 9.59 million | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 9.92 million | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 9.45 million | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 9.34 million | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 8.83 million | -5.5% |
| 1981 | 8.68 million | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 9.18 million | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 9.14 million | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 8.93 million | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 9.17 million | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 9.60 million | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 10.43 million | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 10.04 million | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 10.25 million | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 11.58 million | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 10.79 million | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 11.42 million | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 9.65 million | -15.6% |
| 1994 | 9.84 million | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 10.00 million | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 11.37 million | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 11.20 million | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 11.75 million | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 12.17 million | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 11.87 million | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 12.42 million | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 11.27 million | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 10.91 million | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 11.15 million | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 11.18 million | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 10.88 million | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 11.16 million | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 11.14 million | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 11.70 million | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 12.25 million | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 12.61 million | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 12.35 million | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 12.11 million | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 11.43 million | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 12.13 million | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 11.14 million | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 11.55 million | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 11.83 million | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 11.64 million | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 11.31 million | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 11.84 million | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 12.64 million | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 13.00 million | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 13.30 million | +2.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 13.30 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.48 million, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 13.30 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.22 million, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 577,772 | 533,645 | 621,998 | 10 |
| 1860s | 684,253 | 631,859 | 736,768 | 10 |
| 1870s | 810,674 | 748,479 | 873,040 | 10 |
| 1880s | 960,851 | 886,955 | 1.03 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 1.14 million | 1.05 million | 1.23 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.37 million | 1.25 million | 1.51 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.71 million | 1.53 million | 1.88 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.15 million | 1.93 million | 2.41 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.54 million | 2.33 million | 2.82 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 3.39 million | 2.92 million | 3.87 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 3.83 million | 3.31 million | 4.41 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.95 million | 4.55 million | 7.70 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.20 million | 8.67 million | 9.92 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.43 million | 8.68 million | 10.43 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.98 million | 9.65 million | 12.17 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.37 million | 10.88 million | 12.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.90 million | 11.14 million | 12.61 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.42 million | 11.31 million | 13.30 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for Zimbabwe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 178.46 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 21.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 425.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,483 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 137.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions in Zimbabwe?
- Methane emissions in Zimbabwe was 13.30 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest methane emissions recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 13.30 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest methane emissions recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 533,645 in 1850.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for methane emissions?
- Zimbabwe ranks 86th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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