Russia vs United States: Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric

Russia
41,206
in 2023
United States
17,705
in 2023
Russia rank
2nd
United States rank
5th

Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric over time

  • Russia
  • United States
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k199220072023

How they compare

Russia currently reports 41,206 against 17,705 in United States, a difference of 23,501.

That makes Russia's figure about 2.3 times United States's.

Across all 32 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.

Russia ranks 2nd and United States ranks 5th of 198 countries.

Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Russia United States Difference Ahead
1990s 36,295 14,938 21,357 Russia
2000s 37,768 16,044 21,723 Russia
2010s 39,813 17,260 22,553 Russia
2020s 40,974 17,705 23,269 Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), millions of metric, Russia or United States?
Russia, at 41,206 against 17,705 in United States as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), millions of metric between Russia and United States?
23,501, with Russia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Russia and United States?
32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
How do Russia and United States rank globally for carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), millions of metric?
Russia ranks 2nd and United States ranks 5th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric Tonnes (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric Tonnes (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
209 places, 6,654 data points, 1992–2023
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