Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in China
China: Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) was 20.87 % in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in China, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
China recorded 20.87 % for agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in China peaked at 168.98 % in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.62 %, in 2005.
That places China 108th out of 147 countries 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.
Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in China, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 168.98 % | — |
| 1991 | 112.86 % | -33.2% |
| 1992 | 100.66 % | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 103.37 % | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 123.09 % | +19.1% |
| 1995 | 72.92 % | -40.8% |
| 1996 | 71.9 % | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 88.11 % | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 54.75 % | -37.9% |
| 1999 | 48.75 % | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 11.97 % | -75.4% |
| 2001 | 13.52 % | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 11.11 % | -17.8% |
| 2003 | 9.54 % | -14.1% |
| 2004 | 9.99 % | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 3.62 % | -63.8% |
| 2006 | 5.3 % | +46.4% |
| 2007 | 9.16 % | +72.8% |
| 2008 | 12.56 % | +37.1% |
| 2009 | 13.43 % | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 15.27 % | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 17.53 % | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 19.55 % | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 21.25 % | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 19.97 % | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 23.71 % | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 23.7 % | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 23.39 % | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 23.06 % | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 22.95 % | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 22.91 % | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 22.86 % | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 21.82 % | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 20.87 % | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 94.54 % | 48.75 % | 168.98 % | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.02 % | 3.62 % | 13.52 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.04 % | 15.27 % | 23.71 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.12 % | 20.87 % | 22.91 % | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 604,831 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 191,478 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 413,353 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 200,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 141,464 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 757 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5,052 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in China?
- Agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in China was 20.87 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 168.98 % in 1990.
- What is the lowest agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.62 % in 2005.
- How does China rank for agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5)?
- China ranks 108th out of 147 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) (F-gases). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.