Closed shrubland — Emissions in Kenya

Kenya: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 0.0011 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0011 kt
Change on year
up 175.0%
World rank
20th
of 213 countries
All-time high
0.185 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.0001 kt
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Kenya, 1990–2024

00.050.10.150.21990200720241990: 0.023 kt1991: 0.023 kt1992: 0.023 kt1993: 0.023 kt1994: 0.023 kt1995: 0.023 kt1996: 0.106 kt1997: 0.074 kt1998: 0.185 kt1999: 0.095 kt2000: 0.06 kt2001: 0.005 kt2002: 0.001 kt2003: 0.004 kt2004: 0.001 kt2005: 0.001 kt2006: 0.01 kt2007: 0.004 kt2008: 0.015 kt2009: 0.013 kt2010: 0 kt2011: 0.01 kt2012: 0.018 kt2013: 0.003 kt2014: 0.002 kt2015: 0.003 kt2016: 0.004 kt2017: 0.006 kt2018: 0 kt2019: 0.022 kt2020: 0 kt2021: 0 kt2022: 0.015 kt2023: 0 kt2024: 0.001 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for closed shrubland — emissions in Kenya is 0.0011 kt, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 175.0% on the previous year and down 54.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Kenya peaked at 0.185 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 kt, in 2020.

Kenya ranks 20th of 213 countries 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 0.0596 kt 0.0227 kt 0.185 kt 10
2000s 0.0114 kt 0.0005 kt 0.0596 kt 10
2010s 0.0069 kt 0.0004 kt 0.0222 kt 10
2020s 0.0035 kt 0.0001 kt 0.0153 kt 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 17 Honduras 0.0024 kt compare
  2. 18 Anguilla 0 kt
  3. 18 Chile 0.0018 kt compare
  4. 18 Colombia 0.0018 kt compare
  5. 18 Cook Islands 0 kt
  6. 18 Mayotte 0 kt
  7. 18 Montserrat 0 kt
  8. 18 Niue 0 kt
  9. 18 Tokelau 0 kt
  10. 21 Nigeria 0.0006 kt compare
  11. 22 Congo 0.0005 kt compare
  12. 22 Guyana 0.0005 kt compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — emissions in Kenya?
Closed shrubland — emissions in Kenya was 0.0011 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 0.185 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 kt in 2020.
How does Kenya rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
Kenya ranks 20th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Emissions (N2O)
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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