Closed shrubland — Emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 0.0044 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 0.0044 kt for closed shrubland — emissions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 238.5% on the previous year and up 2,100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 0.2485 kt in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 kt, in 2014.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 3rd of 21 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0326 kt | — |
| 1991 | 0.0326 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0326 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0326 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.0326 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 0.0326 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.1102 kt | +238.0% |
| 1997 | 0.1976 kt | +79.3% |
| 1998 | 0.2143 kt | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 0.2485 kt | +16.0% |
| 2000 | 0.1026 kt | -58.7% |
| 2001 | 0.0065 kt | -93.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0052 kt | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 0.0053 kt | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 0.0038 kt | -28.3% |
| 2005 | 0.0056 kt | +47.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0016 kt | -71.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0037 kt | +131.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0026 kt | -29.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0014 kt | -46.2% |
| 2010 | 0.003 kt | +114.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0012 kt | -60.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0008 kt | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0004 kt | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0002 kt | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0011 kt | +450.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0036 kt | +227.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0012 kt | -66.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0046 kt | +283.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0023 kt | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0017 kt | -26.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0054 kt | +217.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0047 kt | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0013 kt | -72.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0044 kt | +238.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0966 kt | 0.0326 kt | 0.2485 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0138 kt | 0.0014 kt | 0.1026 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0018 kt | 0.0002 kt | 0.0046 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0035 kt | 0.0013 kt | 0.0054 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1 OECD 1.85 kt compare
- 2 Australia 1.72 kt compare
- 2 Australia and New Zealand 1.72 kt compare
- 4 Angola 1.5 kt compare
- 5 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.002 kt compare
- 5 South Africa 0.2027 kt compare
- 6 Namibia 0.0978 kt compare
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 11.54 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,736 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,458 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,278 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 117.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,251 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 604.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 646.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.28 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed shrubland — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Closed shrubland — emissions in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 0.0044 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2485 kt in 1999.
- What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 kt in 2014.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 3rd out of 21 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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