Closed shrubland — Emissions in Western Africa
Western Africa: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 0.0066 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Western Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, closed shrubland — emissions in Western Africa stood at 0.0066 kt.
The figure is up 153.8% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Western Africa peaked at 13.17 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2001.
Western Africa ranks 17th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.7 kt | — |
| 1991 | 7.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 7.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 7.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 7.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 7.7 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 10.98 kt | +42.7% |
| 1997 | 11.14 kt | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 13.17 kt | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 12.49 kt | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 13.1 kt | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0013 kt | — |
| 2003 | 0.1142 kt | +8684.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0053 kt | -95.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0039 kt | -26.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0144 kt | +269.2% |
| 2007 | 0.0171 kt | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0197 kt | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0013 kt | — |
| 2011 | 0.0026 kt | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0026 kt | — |
| 2014 | 0.0079 kt | +203.8% |
| 2015 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0643 kt | — |
| 2017 | 0.0013 kt | -98.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0013 kt | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0499 kt | — |
| 2021 | 0 kt | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0039 kt | — |
| 2023 | 0.0026 kt | -33.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0066 kt | +153.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.4 kt | 7.7 kt | 13.17 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.33 kt | 0 kt | 13.1 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0081 kt | 0 kt | 0.0643 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0126 kt | 0 kt | 0.0499 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
More climate change data for Western Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 227,102 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 79,704 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 147,398 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 300.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5,264 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 41,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,712 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 55.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 964.89 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed shrubland — emissions in Western Africa?
- Closed shrubland — emissions in Western Africa was 0.0066 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 13.17 kt in 1998.
- What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2001.
- How does Western Africa rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
- Western Africa ranks 17th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa 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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