Congo Environment: Pollution
Congo CG: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total
CG: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 48.727 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.763 % for 2007. CG: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 35.352 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.639 % in 1994 and a record low of 27.526 % in 1970. CG: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural methane emissions are emissions from animals, animal waste, rice production, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 23.055 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Congo CG: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total
CG: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 95.429 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 95.402 % for 2007. CG: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 51.039 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.296 % in 2006 and a record low of 40.465 % in 1970. CG: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are emissions produced through fertilizer use (synthetic and animal manure), animal waste management, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savanna burning.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 52.748 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Congo, Republic of CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price
CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data was reported at 0.115 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.122 kg for 2013. CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.083 kg from Dec 1990 to 2014, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.176 kg in 1997 and a record low of 0.037 kg in 2002. CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.115 2014 | yearly | 1990 - 2014 |
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CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price
CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data was reported at 0.263 kg in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.250 kg for 2017. CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.261 kg from Dec 1960 to 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.510 kg in 2007 and a record low of 0.091 kg in 1981. CG: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.; ; Data for up to 1990 are sourced from Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States. Data from 1990 are CAIT data: Climate Watch. 2020. GHG Emissions. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org/ghg-emissions. See NY.GDP.MKTP.KD for the denominator's source.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.263 2018 | yearly | 1960 - 2018 |
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Congo CG: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total
CG: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 33.818 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.916 % for 2007. CG: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 29.536 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.625 % in 1974 and a record low of 17.470 % in 1994. CG: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions from energy processes are emissions from the production, handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 56.224 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Congo, Republic of CG: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
CG: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 8.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.700 Metric Ton th for 2008. CG: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 4.700 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 1990. CG: HFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Hydrofluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons, are used mainly in refrigeration and semiconductor manufacturing.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 8.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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CG: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990
CG: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -0.528 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.504 % for 2011. CG: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -6.300 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.034 % in 2001 and a record low of -20.963 % in 1993. CG: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -0.528 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Congo CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total
CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data was reported at 1.714 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.724 % for 2007. CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 1.195 % from Dec 1970 to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.494 % in 1996 and a record low of 0.648 % in 1970. CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions from energy processes are emissions produced by the combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.677 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990
CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -32.038 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -32.704 % for 2011. CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -23.023 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.776 % in 1992 and a record low of -42.972 % in 2006. CG: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -32.038 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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CG: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
CG: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -57.845 % in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of -57.845 % for 2011. CG: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -57.845 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.153 % in 1992 and a record low of -74.282 % in 2000. CG: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -57.845 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Congo, Republic of CG: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
CG: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. CG: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. CG: PFC Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Perfluorocarbons, used as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons in manufacturing semiconductors, are a byproduct of aluminum smelting and uranium enrichment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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Congo, Republic of CG: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent
CG: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data was reported at 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Metric Ton th for 2008. CG: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 Metric Ton th from Dec 1990 to 2010, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 Metric Ton th in 2010. CG: SF6 Gas Emissions: Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Sulfur hexafluoride is used largely to insulate high-voltage electric power equipment.;European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/;Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000 2010 | yearly | 1990 - 2010 |
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CG: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
CG: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at -43.757 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of -44.134 % for 2011. CG: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging -44.270 % from Dec 1991 to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.473 % in 1992 and a record low of -60.893 % in 2002. CG: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Congo, Republic of – Table CG.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Gas Emissions and Air Pollution. Total greenhouse gas emissions are composed of CO2 totals excluding short-cycle biomass burning (such as agricultural waste burning and savanna burning) but including other biomass burning (such as forest fires, post-burn decay, peat fires and decay of drained peatlands), all anthropogenic CH4 sources, N2O sources and F-gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF6). Each year of data shows the percentage change to that year from 1990.;World Bank staff estimates from original source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)/Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL). Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR): http://edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/.;Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -43.757 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |