Afghanistan Environment: Pollution
Afghanistan Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total
AF: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 44.204 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 48.619 % for 2007. AF: Agricultural Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 71.749 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.073 % in 1970 and a record low of 44.204 % in 2008. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62.651 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Afghanistan Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total
AF: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 75.157 % in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 78.118 % for 2007. AF: Agricultural Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 83.350 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.566 % in 1999 and a record low of 72.938 % in 1986. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71.250 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Afghanistan CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2011 Price
AF: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data was reported at 0.164 kg in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.172 kg for 2013. AF: CO2 Emissions: Kg per PPP of GDP 2011 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.120 kg from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2014, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.250 kg in 2011 and a record low of 0.037 kg in 2004. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.164 2014 | yearly | 2002 - 2014 |
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CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of(GDP) Gross Domestic Product2010 Price
AF: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data was reported at 0.354 kg in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.356 kg for 2017. AF: CO2 Emissions: Kg per USD of GDP 2010 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 0.366 kg from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.770 kg in 2011 and a record low of 0.137 kg in 2004. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.354 2018 | yearly | 2002 - 2018 |
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Afghanistan Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total
AF: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data was reported at 45.061 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.674 % for 2007. AF: Energy Related Methane Emissions: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 13.055 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.061 % in 2008 and a record low of 8.569 % in 2005. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.194 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990
AF: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 80.439 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.670 % for 2011. AF: Methane Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 32.646 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.439 % in 2012 and a record low of -3.173 % in 1992. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80.439 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Afghanistan Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total
AF: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data was reported at 18.998 % in 2008. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.294 % for 2007. AF: Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Energy Sector: % of Total data is updated yearly, averaging 4.835 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2008, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.998 % in 2008 and a record low of 3.614 % in 1999. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.986 2008 | yearly | 1970 - 2008 |
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Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990
AF: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 24.579 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.358 % for 2011. AF: Nitrous Oxide Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 21.502 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.015 % in 1999 and a record low of -5.595 % in 1994. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24.579 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
AF: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 118.125 % in 2012. This stayed constant from the previous number of 118.125 % for 2011. AF: Other Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2012, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 243.502 % in 2003 and a record low of -97.979 % in 2002. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 118.125 2012 | yearly | 1991 - 2012 |
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Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990
AF: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data was reported at 43.529 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 42.012 % for 2010. AF: Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions: % Change from 1990 data is updated yearly, averaging 10.494 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2011, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 43.529 % in 2011 and a record low of -9.876 % in 1994. AF: 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43.529 2011 | yearly | 1991 - 2011 |