AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate in Maldives

Maldives: AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate was 38.78 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
38.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 221.1%
World rank
8th
of 248 countries
All-time high
317.76 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-75.32 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
25
1998–2023

AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate in Maldives, 1998–2023

-10001002003001998201020231998: 0 % change on previous year1999: 0 % change on previous year2000: 0 % change on previous year2001: 0 % change on previous year2003: 0 % change on previous year2004: 95 % change on previous year2005: 73.1 % change on previous year2006: 253.3 % change on previous year2007: 111.5 % change on previous year2008: -75.3 % change on previous year2009: 122.1 % change on previous year2010: -10.3 % change on previous year2011: -42.1 % change on previous year2012: 317.8 % change on previous year2013: -15.8 % change on previous year2014: -20.7 % change on previous year2015: 11.9 % change on previous year2016: 50.9 % change on previous year2017: 2.8 % change on previous year2018: 16.4 % change on previous year2019: -43.5 % change on previous year2020: 6.2 % change on previous year2021: 3.9 % change on previous year2022: -32 % change on previous year2023: 38.8 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate in Maldives is 38.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 221.1% on the previous year and up 344.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate in Maldives peaked at 317.76 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -75.32 % change on previous year, in 2008.

That places Maldives 8th out of 248 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate in Maldives, year by year

Annual values for AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate in Maldives, 1998 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1998 0 % change on previous year —
1999 0 % change on previous year —
2000 0 % change on previous year —
2001 0 % change on previous year —
2003 0 % change on previous year —
2004 94.98 % change on previous year —
2005 73.07 % change on previous year -23.1%
2006 253.32 % change on previous year +246.7%
2007 111.53 % change on previous year -56.0%
2008 -75.32 % change on previous year -167.5%
2009 122.08 % change on previous year -262.1%
2010 -10.31 % change on previous year -108.4%
2011 -42.14 % change on previous year +308.8%
2012 317.76 % change on previous year -854.1%
2013 -15.85 % change on previous year -105.0%
2014 -20.71 % change on previous year +30.7%
2015 11.87 % change on previous year -157.3%
2016 50.95 % change on previous year +329.1%
2017 2.81 % change on previous year -94.5%
2018 16.41 % change on previous year +483.6%
2019 -43.48 % change on previous year -364.9%
2020 6.24 % change on previous year -114.3%
2021 3.91 % change on previous year -37.2%
2022 -32.01 % change on previous year -918.0%
2023 38.78 % change on previous year -221.1%

Maldives compared with similar countries

  • Maldives's 38.78 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.249 % change on previous year, 155.7× the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • Maldives's 38.78 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 0.5218 % change on previous year, 74.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 2
2000s 64.41 % change on previous year -75.32 % change on previous year 253.32 % change on previous year 9
2010s 26.73 % change on previous year -43.48 % change on previous year 317.76 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.23 % change on previous year -32.01 % change on previous year 38.78 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Maldives

  1. 5 Indonesia 69.78 % change on previous year compare
  2. 6 Australia 68.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 7 Australia and New Zealand 52.34 % change on previous year compare
  4. 9 Botswana 30.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 10 Laos 28.73 % change on previous year compare
  6. 10 Lao People's Democratic Republic 28.73 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate in Maldives?
Afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate in Maldives was 38.78 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
The highest recorded value was 317.76 % change on previous year in 2012.
What is the lowest afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate recorded in Maldives?
The lowest recorded value was -75.32 % change on previous year in 2008.
How does Maldives rank for afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate?
Maldives ranks 8th out of 248 countries with data for 2023.
Is afolu — emissions (co2eq) (ar5), annual growth rate rising or falling in Maldives?
Over the last ten years it is up 344.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Maldives data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
281 places, 8,791 data points, 1991–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in AFOLU — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.