Which has higher other forest — emissions, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or OECD?

Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 372.32 kt against 170 kt in OECD as of 2024.

What is the difference in other forest — emissions between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and OECD?

202.32 kt, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and OECD?

35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other forest — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs OECD: Other forest — Emissions (CH4)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

372.32 kt

in 2024

OECD

170 kt

in 2024

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank

1st

OECD rank

2nd

Other forest — Emissions (CH4) over time

Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
OECD

How they compare

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 372.32 kt against 170 kt in OECD, a difference of 202.32 kt.

That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 2.2 times OECD's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st and OECD ranks 2nd of 22 groups.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Least Developed Countries (LDCs)	OECD	Difference	Ahead
1990s	765.49 kt	327.47 kt	438.03 kt	Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
2000s	593.86 kt	143.32 kt	450.54 kt	Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
2010s	614.17 kt	158.83 kt	455.34 kt	Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
2020s	436.52 kt	236.46 kt	200.05 kt	Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher other forest — emissions, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or OECD?: Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 372.32 kt against 170 kt in OECD as of 2024.
What is the difference in other forest — emissions between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and OECD?: 202.32 kt, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and OECD?: 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and OECD rank globally for other forest — emissions?: Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st and OECD ranks 2nd of 22 groups.
Where does this data come from?: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Other forest — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Other forest — Emissions (CH4)
Unit: kt
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 272 places, 9,294 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026

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