Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Americas
Americas: Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4) was 2.1 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Americas, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, closed shrubland — emissions in Americas stood at 2.1 kt.
That represents a change of up 51.8% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Americas peaked at 79.67 kt in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.38 kt, in 2023.
That places Americas 8th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Americas, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.26 kt | — |
| 1991 | 12.26 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 12.26 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 12.26 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 12.26 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 12.26 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 45.53 kt | +271.5% |
| 1997 | 39.95 kt | -12.3% |
| 1998 | 48.72 kt | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 46.11 kt | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 79.67 kt | +72.8% |
| 2001 | 3.13 kt | -96.1% |
| 2002 | 5.35 kt | +70.8% |
| 2003 | 9.54 kt | +78.2% |
| 2004 | 3.18 kt | -66.7% |
| 2005 | 4.35 kt | +36.9% |
| 2006 | 4.01 kt | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 11.27 kt | +180.8% |
| 2008 | 4.71 kt | -58.2% |
| 2009 | 6.69 kt | +42.0% |
| 2010 | 1.7 kt | -74.6% |
| 2011 | 3.33 kt | +96.2% |
| 2012 | 2.08 kt | -37.6% |
| 2013 | 1.43 kt | -31.4% |
| 2014 | 1.89 kt | +32.6% |
| 2015 | 1.43 kt | -24.5% |
| 2016 | 2.51 kt | +75.9% |
| 2017 | 6.26 kt | +149.0% |
| 2018 | 3.72 kt | -40.5% |
| 2019 | 3.37 kt | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 6.21 kt | +84.3% |
| 2021 | 2.2 kt | -64.6% |
| 2022 | 2.56 kt | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 1.38 kt | -46.1% |
| 2024 | 2.1 kt | +51.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.38 kt | 12.26 kt | 48.72 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.19 kt | 3.13 kt | 79.67 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.77 kt | 1.43 kt | 6.26 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.89 kt | 1.38 kt | 6.21 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Americas
- 5 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.0223 kt compare
- 5 South Africa 2.22 kt compare
- 6 Namibia 1.07 kt compare
- 7 Botswana 0.9738 kt compare
- 7 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 0.0053 kt compare
- 8 Brazil 0.5698 kt compare
- 8 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0 kt compare
- 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 0 kt compare
- 8 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0 kt compare
- 8 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0 kt
- 8 Republic of Moldova 0 kt
- 8 Syrian Arab Republic 0 kt compare
- 8 Timor-Leste 0 kt compare
- 8 Türkiye 0 kt compare
- 8 United Republic of Tanzania 0 kt compare
- 8 Viet Nam 0 kt compare
- 8 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 kt
- 8 Melanesia 0 kt compare
- 8 Micronesia 0 kt
- 8 Polynesia 0 kt
- 9 Mozambique 0.3314 kt compare
- 10 Mexico 0.2872 kt compare
- 11 Zambia 0.2496 kt compare
More climate change data for Americas
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 28.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1.51 million kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 342,967 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.17 million kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,294 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 41,659 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 273,211 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 222,184 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 51,028 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 838.43 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed shrubland — emissions in Americas?
- Closed shrubland — emissions in Americas was 2.1 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Americas?
- The highest recorded value was 79.67 kt in 2000.
- What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Americas?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 kt in 2023.
- How does Americas rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
- Americas ranks 8th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Americas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Americas data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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