Closed shrubland — Emissions in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 0.3896 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3896 kt
Change on year
up 166.3%
Rank
7th
of 31 groups
All-time high
5.28 kt
in 2012
All-time low
0.1463 kt
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Southern Africa, 1990–2024

02461990200720241990: 1.7 kt1991: 1.7 kt1992: 1.7 kt1993: 1.7 kt1994: 1.7 kt1995: 1.7 kt1996: 1.6 kt1997: 1.5 kt1998: 1.7 kt1999: 1.6 kt2000: 1.6 kt2001: 0.44 kt2002: 1.4 kt2003: 1.3 kt2004: 2.6 kt2005: 1.6 kt2006: 1.3 kt2007: 1.2 kt2008: 1 kt2009: 2 kt2010: 1.5 kt2011: 5 kt2012: 5.3 kt2013: 1.9 kt2014: 1.2 kt2015: 0.864 kt2016: 2.3 kt2017: 2.3 kt2018: 0.752 kt2019: 0.203 kt2020: 3.5 kt2021: 2.4 kt2022: 0.195 kt2023: 0.146 kt2024: 0.39 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, closed shrubland — emissions in Southern Africa stood at 0.3896 kt.

That represents a change of up 166.3% on the previous year and down 66.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Southern Africa peaked at 5.28 kt in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.1463 kt, in 2023.

That places Southern Africa 7th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Closed shrubland — Emissions (N2O) in Southern Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 1.67 kt
1991 1.67 kt +0.0%
1992 1.67 kt +0.0%
1993 1.67 kt +0.0%
1994 1.67 kt +0.0%
1995 1.67 kt +0.0%
1996 1.59 kt -4.8%
1997 1.5 kt -5.6%
1998 1.68 kt +11.7%
1999 1.55 kt -7.3%
2000 1.56 kt +0.4%
2001 0.4399 kt -71.8%
2002 1.42 kt +223.5%
2003 1.28 kt -10.2%
2004 2.56 kt +100.3%
2005 1.59 kt -37.9%
2006 1.26 kt -20.9%
2007 1.21 kt -3.9%
2008 1.05 kt -13.2%
2009 1.96 kt +87.2%
2010 1.45 kt -26.1%
2011 5 kt +244.5%
2012 5.28 kt +5.6%
2013 1.85 kt -64.9%
2014 1.15 kt -37.7%
2015 0.864 kt -25.1%
2016 2.28 kt +163.5%
2017 2.32 kt +2.1%
2018 0.7522 kt -67.6%
2019 0.2031 kt -73.0%
2020 3.48 kt +1615.9%
2021 2.41 kt -30.9%
2022 0.1949 kt -91.9%
2023 0.1463 kt -24.9%
2024 0.3896 kt +166.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.63 kt 1.5 kt 1.68 kt 10
2000s 1.43 kt 0.4399 kt 2.56 kt 10
2010s 2.12 kt 0.2031 kt 5.28 kt 10
2020s 1.32 kt 0.1463 kt 3.48 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 4 Angola 1.5 kt compare
  2. 5 South Africa 0.2027 kt compare
  3. 6 Namibia 0.0978 kt compare
  4. 7 Botswana 0.0889 kt compare
  5. 8 Brazil 0.052 kt compare
  6. 8 Timor-Leste 0 kt
  7. 8 Türkiye 0 kt compare
  8. 8 Viet Nam 0 kt compare
  9. 9 Mozambique 0.0303 kt compare
  10. 10 Mexico 0.0262 kt compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is closed shrubland — emissions in Southern Africa?
Closed shrubland — emissions in Southern Africa was 0.3896 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 5.28 kt in 2012.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1463 kt in 2023.
How does Southern Africa rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
Southern Africa ranks 7th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa 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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