Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) was 24.92 % in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in Northern Africa, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
Northern Africa recorded 24.92 % for agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in Northern Africa peaked at 141.65 % in 1990 and was at its lowest, 24.92 %, in 2023.
That places Northern Africa 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agrifood systems — Emissions Share (CO2eq) (AR5) in Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 141.65 % | — |
| 1991 | 124.15 % | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 125.33 % | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 85.14 % | -32.1% |
| 1994 | 87.8 % | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 98.39 % | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 94.03 % | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 97.1 % | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 29.28 % | -69.8% |
| 1999 | 31.25 % | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 41.4 % | +32.5% |
| 2001 | 45.88 % | +10.8% |
| 2002 | 42.41 % | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 38.28 % | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 37.6 % | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 36.82 % | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 37.08 % | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 38 % | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 37.34 % | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 37.73 % | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 33.99 % | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 33.79 % | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 39.15 % | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 39.25 % | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 38.15 % | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 36.81 % | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 34.71 % | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 33.16 % | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 31.7 % | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 30.41 % | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 29.39 % | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 28.65 % | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 26.65 % | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 24.92 % | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91.41 % | 29.28 % | 141.65 % | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.25 % | 36.82 % | 45.88 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.11 % | 30.41 % | 39.25 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.4 % | 24.92 % | 29.39 % | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in Northern Africa?
- Agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) in Northern Africa was 24.92 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 141.65 % in 1990.
- What is the lowest agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.92 % in 2023.
- How does Northern Africa rank for agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5)?
- Northern Africa ranks 27th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
- Is agrifood systems — emissions share (co2eq) (ar5) rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa 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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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.