Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth in Central America

Central America: Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth was 1.44 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.44 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 434.1%
Rank
6th
of 32 groups
All-time high
4.97 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-2.99 % change on previous year
in 1995
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth in Central America, 1962–2023

-2024196219922023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in Central America stood at 1.44 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 434.1% on the previous year and up 36.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in Central America peaked at 4.97 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -2.99 % change on previous year, in 1995.

That places Central America 6th out of 32 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4, annual growth in Central America, year by year

Annual values for Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate in Central America, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 3.25 % change on previous year
1963 3.38 % change on previous year +4.0%
1964 4.14 % change on previous year +22.6%
1965 3.94 % change on previous year -5.0%
1966 4.83 % change on previous year +22.8%
1967 2.38 % change on previous year -50.8%
1968 2.53 % change on previous year +6.2%
1969 2.17 % change on previous year -14.2%
1970 4.5 % change on previous year +107.7%
1971 -1.62 % change on previous year -135.9%
1972 1.09 % change on previous year -167.5%
1973 0.1409 % change on previous year -87.1%
1974 3.19 % change on previous year +2161.0%
1975 3.73 % change on previous year +17.1%
1976 3.12 % change on previous year -16.3%
1977 2.86 % change on previous year -8.6%
1978 1.45 % change on previous year -49.3%
1979 0.3738 % change on previous year -74.2%
1980 2.95 % change on previous year +690.3%
1981 3.02 % change on previous year +2.1%
1982 1.36 % change on previous year -54.8%
1983 1.81 % change on previous year +32.9%
1984 1.49 % change on previous year -18.1%
1985 2.1 % change on previous year +41.3%
1986 0.841 % change on previous year -60.0%
1987 -2.68 % change on previous year -419.2%
1988 0.436 % change on previous year -116.2%
1989 4.97 % change on previous year +1039.0%
1990 -1.1 % change on previous year -122.1%
1991 -1.72 % change on previous year +56.7%
1992 -0.4728 % change on previous year -72.6%
1993 2.07 % change on previous year -537.2%
1994 -0.3811 % change on previous year -118.4%
1995 -2.99 % change on previous year +685.4%
1996 -2.06 % change on previous year -31.0%
1997 0.8944 % change on previous year -143.3%
1998 -0.1628 % change on previous year -118.2%
1999 -0.6825 % change on previous year +319.3%
2000 0.7697 % change on previous year -212.8%
2001 1.37 % change on previous year +77.8%
2002 2.52 % change on previous year +84.4%
2003 0.4463 % change on previous year -82.3%
2004 -0.2929 % change on previous year -165.6%
2005 0.3527 % change on previous year -220.4%
2006 0.7343 % change on previous year +108.2%
2007 1.32 % change on previous year +79.8%
2008 1.63 % change on previous year +23.2%
2009 1.76 % change on previous year +8.2%
2010 0.9502 % change on previous year -46.0%
2011 1.14 % change on previous year +19.5%
2012 -1.13 % change on previous year -199.6%
2013 1.05 % change on previous year -192.9%
2014 1.81 % change on previous year +71.8%
2015 1.55 % change on previous year -14.1%
2016 0.7171 % change on previous year -53.8%
2017 1.01 % change on previous year +41.3%
2018 1.37 % change on previous year +35.6%
2019 1 % change on previous year -27.0%
2020 0.7703 % change on previous year -23.2%
2021 2.17 % change on previous year +181.5%
2022 0.269 % change on previous year -87.6%
2023 1.44 % change on previous year +434.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.33 % change on previous year 2.17 % change on previous year 4.83 % change on previous year 8
1970s 1.88 % change on previous year -1.62 % change on previous year 4.5 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.63 % change on previous year -2.68 % change on previous year 4.97 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.6618 % change on previous year -2.99 % change on previous year 2.07 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.06 % change on previous year -0.2929 % change on previous year 2.52 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.947 % change on previous year -1.13 % change on previous year 1.81 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.16 % change on previous year 0.269 % change on previous year 2.17 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Central America

  1. 3 Australia 15.9 % change on previous year compare
  2. 4 Fiji 14.29 % change on previous year compare
  3. 5 Singapore 12.2 % change on previous year compare
  4. 6 Namibia 12.08 % change on previous year compare
  5. 7 Australia and New Zealand 10.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 8 Puerto Rico 9.95 % change on previous year compare
  7. 9 Kenya 9.14 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in Central America?
Emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth in Central America was 1.44 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 4.97 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was -2.99 % change on previous year in 1995.
How does Central America rank for emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth?
Central America ranks 6th out of 32 groups with data for 2023.
Is emissions from livestock — emissions (co2eq) from ch4, annual growth rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
247 places, 13,954 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.