Closed shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Closed shrubland — Emissions was 17.49 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.49 kt
Change on year
up 95.1%
Rank
1st
of 21 regions
All-time high
85.61 kt
in 1998
All-time low
8.49 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 35.1 kt1991: 35.1 kt1992: 35.1 kt1993: 35.1 kt1994: 35.1 kt1995: 35.1 kt1996: 51.5 kt1997: 57.2 kt1998: 85.6 kt1999: 80.7 kt2000: 53.2 kt2001: 51 kt2002: 40.1 kt2003: 50.3 kt2004: 44 kt2005: 41.9 kt2006: 20.4 kt2007: 31.7 kt2008: 19.6 kt2009: 18.1 kt2010: 18.4 kt2011: 21.9 kt2012: 18.9 kt2013: 22 kt2014: 17.7 kt2015: 17.8 kt2016: 22.7 kt2017: 16.1 kt2018: 13.9 kt2019: 14 kt2020: 22.8 kt2021: 14.1 kt2022: 8.5 kt2023: 9 kt2024: 17.5 kt

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

Analysis

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) recorded 17.49 kt for closed shrubland — emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 95.1% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 85.61 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 8.49 kt, in 2022.

Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st of 21 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 48.56 kt 35.11 kt 85.61 kt 10
2000s 37.03 kt 18.09 kt 53.17 kt 10
2010s 18.33 kt 13.93 kt 22.66 kt 10
2020s 14.37 kt 8.49 kt 22.76 kt 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 1 OECD 20.32 kt compare
  2. 2 Australia 18.89 kt compare
  3. 2 Australia and New Zealand 18.89 kt compare
  4. 4 Angola 16.37 kt compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Closed shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 17.49 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 85.61 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 8.49 kt in 2022.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
271 places, 9,259 data points, 1990–2024
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