Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Africa stood at 40 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.5% from 39.79 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 46.37 (down 14% since). The highest value since 1970 was 46.37 in 2014, the lowest 13.54 in 1972. South Africa ranked 14th highest of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.
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Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in South Africa stood at 40 in 2024, according to World Bank.
The latest value is up 0.5% from 39.79 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 46.37 (down 14% since).
South Africa ranked 14th highest of the 192 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.
The highest value since 1970 was 46.37 in 2014, the lowest 13.54 in 1972.
| Indicator | Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Category | Commodities and Energy |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5
World Bank. "Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5.
World Bank. 2026. "Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5.
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author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) --- South Africa}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-fe-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.FE.MT.CE.AR5}
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