AFOLU — Emissions Share (CO2eq) in Southern Europe

Southern Europe: AFOLU — Emissions Share (CO2eq) was 12.48 % in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
12.48 %
Change on year
up 3.6%
Rank
23rd
of 34 groups
All-time high
12.78 %
in 2021
All-time low
-3.33 %
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023

AFOLU — Emissions Share (CO2eq) in Southern Europe, 1990–2023

-50510151990200620231990: -1.9 %1991: -2.4 %1992: -3 %1993: -3.3 %1994: -3.2 %1995: -3.2 %1996: -3 %1997: -2.7 %1998: -2.6 %1999: -2.6 %2000: -2.6 %2001: 0.49 %2002: 0.66 %2003: 0.66 %2004: 0.73 %2005: 0.4 %2006: 0.38 %2007: 0.51 %2008: 0.13 %2009: -0.01 %2010: -0.04 %2011: 4.6 %2012: 4.8 %2013: 5 %2014: 5.3 %2015: 5.3 %2016: 4.2 %2017: 4.1 %2018: 3.9 %2019: 3.9 %2020: 4.9 %2021: 12.8 %2022: 12.1 %2023: 12.5 %

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, afolu — emissions share (co2eq) in Southern Europe stood at 12.48 %.

That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 147.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, afolu — emissions share (co2eq) in Southern Europe peaked at 12.78 % in 2021 and was at its lowest, -3.33 %, in 1993.

That places Southern Europe 23rd out of 34 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -2.79 % -3.33 % -1.87 % 10
2000s 0.137 % -2.58 % 0.73 % 10
2010s 4.12 % -0.04 % 5.33 % 10
2020s 10.54 % 4.87 % 12.78 % 4

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  1. 20 Suriname 77.69 % compare
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  3. 22 Burkina Faso 77 % compare
  4. 23 Sudan (former) 76.73 % compare
  5. 24 Myanmar 74.58 % compare
  6. 25 Mozambique 74.22 % compare
  7. 26 Malawi 74.06 % compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is afolu — emissions share (co2eq) in Southern Europe?
Afolu — emissions share (co2eq) in Southern Europe was 12.48 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest afolu — emissions share (co2eq) recorded in Southern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 12.78 % in 2021.
What is the lowest afolu — emissions share (co2eq) recorded in Southern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was -3.33 % in 1993.
How does Southern Europe rank for afolu — emissions share (co2eq)?
Southern Europe ranks 23rd out of 34 groups with data for 2023.
Is afolu — emissions share (co2eq) rising or falling in Southern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is up 147.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of AFOLU — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
AFOLU — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5)
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
243 places, 8,042 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions indicators disseminates indicators on sectoral shares of total national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as three indicators of emissions intensity: per capita emissions; emissions per value of agricultural production; and emissions per area of agricultural land.