Closed shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Closed shrubland — Emissions was 1.6 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.6 kt
Change on year
up 95.1%
Rank
1st
of 21 regions
All-time high
7.82 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.7754 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

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

024681990200720241990: 3.2 kt1991: 3.2 kt1992: 3.2 kt1993: 3.2 kt1994: 3.2 kt1995: 3.2 kt1996: 4.7 kt1997: 5.2 kt1998: 7.8 kt1999: 7.4 kt2000: 4.9 kt2001: 4.7 kt2002: 3.7 kt2003: 4.6 kt2004: 4 kt2005: 3.8 kt2006: 1.9 kt2007: 2.9 kt2008: 1.8 kt2009: 1.7 kt2010: 1.7 kt2011: 2 kt2012: 1.7 kt2013: 2 kt2014: 1.6 kt2015: 1.6 kt2016: 2.1 kt2017: 1.5 kt2018: 1.3 kt2019: 1.3 kt2020: 2.1 kt2021: 1.3 kt2022: 0.775 kt2023: 0.819 kt2024: 1.6 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for closed shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 1.6 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it 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 7.82 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.7754 kt, in 2022.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 1st out of 21 regions with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year

Annual values for Closed shrubland — Emissions (N2O) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 3.21 kt
1991 3.21 kt +0.0%
1992 3.21 kt +0.0%
1993 3.21 kt +0.0%
1994 3.21 kt +0.0%
1995 3.21 kt +0.0%
1996 4.7 kt +46.7%
1997 5.22 kt +11.0%
1998 7.82 kt +49.7%
1999 7.37 kt -5.8%
2000 4.85 kt -34.1%
2001 4.65 kt -4.1%
2002 3.66 kt -21.4%
2003 4.59 kt +25.4%
2004 4.02 kt -12.5%
2005 3.82 kt -4.8%
2006 1.87 kt -51.2%
2007 2.89 kt +55.0%
2008 1.79 kt -38.0%
2009 1.65 kt -7.9%
2010 1.68 kt +1.5%
2011 2 kt +19.1%
2012 1.72 kt -13.7%
2013 2.01 kt +16.9%
2014 1.61 kt -19.9%
2015 1.63 kt +1.0%
2016 2.07 kt +27.1%
2017 1.47 kt -28.9%
2018 1.27 kt -13.6%
2019 1.28 kt +0.3%
2020 2.08 kt +63.0%
2021 1.29 kt -38.0%
2022 0.7754 kt -39.8%
2023 0.8189 kt +5.6%
2024 1.6 kt +95.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.43 kt 3.21 kt 7.82 kt 10
2000s 3.38 kt 1.65 kt 4.85 kt 10
2010s 1.67 kt 1.27 kt 2.07 kt 10
2020s 1.31 kt 0.7754 kt 2.08 kt 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 1 OECD 1.85 kt compare
  2. 2 Australia 1.72 kt compare
  3. 2 Australia and New Zealand 1.72 kt compare
  4. 4 Angola 1.5 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 1.6 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 7.82 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7754 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 (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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