How does China rank for emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre?

China ranks 19th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.

Is emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in China?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this China data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Emissions from crops — Emissions, per square kilometre in China

Name: Emissions from crops — Emissions, per square kilometre in China
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China: Emissions from crops — Emissions, per square kilometre was 0.0006 kt per square kilometre in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)

0.0006 kt per square kilometre

Change on year

down 1.6%

World rank

19th

of 162 countries

All-time high

0.0007 kt per square kilometre

in 1976

All-time low

0.0005 kt per square kilometre

in 2003

Years of data

1961–2023

Emissions from crops — Emissions, per square kilometre in China, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in kt per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre in China stood at 0.0006 kt per square kilometre.

The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre in China peaked at 0.0007 kt per square kilometre in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.0005 kt per square kilometre, in 2003.

China ranks 19th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0005 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	9
1970s	0.0007 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0007 kt per square kilometre	10
1980s	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0007 kt per square kilometre	10
1990s	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	10
2000s	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0005 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	10
2010s	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	10
2020s	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	0.0006 kt per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near China

16 Madagascar 0.0006 kt per square kilometre compare
17 Burundi 0.0006 kt per square kilometre compare
18 Nigeria 0.0006 kt per square kilometre compare
20 Italy 0.0004 kt per square kilometre compare
21 Malaysia 0.0003 kt per square kilometre compare
22 Guinea-Bissau 0.0003 kt per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 163 places →

More climate change data for China

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 604,831 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 191,478 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 413,353 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 722.56 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 14,763 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 342,069 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 200,605 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 141,464 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 757 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 5,052 kt (2050)

All data for China →

Frequently asked questions

What is emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre in China?: Emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre in China was 0.0006 kt per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre recorded in China?: The highest recorded value was 0.0007 kt per square kilometre in 1976.
What is the lowest emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre recorded in China?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0005 kt per square kilometre in 2003.
How does China rank for emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre?: China ranks 19th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
Is emissions from crops — emissions, per square kilometre rising or falling in China?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this China data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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How this figure is calculated

Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Emissions from crops — Emissions Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4), per square kilometre
Unit: kt per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 163 places, 9,200 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 17 August 2026

Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.