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South Africa Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in South Africa stood at 0.211 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 18% from 0.179 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 0.173 (up 22% since). The highest value since 1970 was 0.281 in 1970, the lowest 0.0383 in 1983. South Africa ranked 13th highest of the 94 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in South Africa?

Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in South Africa stood at 0.211 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is up 18% from 0.179 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 0.173 (up 22% since).

How does South Africa rank for Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)?

South Africa ranked 13th highest of the 94 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

What is the highest Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) on record in South Africa?

The highest value since 1970 was 0.281 in 1970, the lowest 0.0383 in 1983.

Metadata for Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) in South Africa
IndicatorMethane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e)
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-ip-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.IP.MT.CE.AR5

MLA

World Bank. "Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-ip-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.IP.MT.CE.AR5.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-ip-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.IP.MT.CE.AR5.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_en_ghg_ch4_ip_mt_ce_ar5_zaf,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Methane (CH4) emissions from Industrial Processes (Mt CO2e) --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-en-ghg-ch4-ip-mt-ce-ar5/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.GHG.CH4.IP.MT.CE.AR5}
}