Food Processing — Emissions in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Food Processing — Emissions was 143.33 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
143.33 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
4th
of 36 groups
All-time high
287.44 kt
in 2011
All-time low
0.8981 kt
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Food Processing — Emissions in Eastern Asia, 1990–2023

01002003001990200620231990: 0.898 kt1991: 0.927 kt1992: 1.1 kt1993: 1.1 kt1994: 1.2 kt1995: 1.3 kt1996: 1.3 kt1997: 1.3 kt1998: 1.1 kt1999: 1.1 kt2000: 144.3 kt2001: 152.7 kt2002: 151.5 kt2003: 154.3 kt2004: 191.6 kt2005: 214 kt2006: 227.5 kt2007: 254.5 kt2008: 279.1 kt2009: 273 kt2010: 282 kt2011: 287.4 kt2012: 265.2 kt2013: 269.7 kt2014: 240.7 kt2015: 222.7 kt2016: 222.9 kt2017: 196.8 kt2018: 174.1 kt2019: 165.2 kt2020: 153.4 kt2021: 149.6 kt2022: 143.3 kt2023: 143.3 kt

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

Analysis

In 2023, food processing — emissions in Eastern Asia stood at 143.33 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food processing — emissions in Eastern Asia peaked at 287.44 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.8981 kt, in 1990.

That places Eastern Asia 4th out of 36 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 1.14 kt 0.8981 kt 1.31 kt 10
2000s 204.26 kt 144.35 kt 279.08 kt 10
2010s 232.67 kt 165.21 kt 287.44 kt 10
2020s 147.42 kt 143.33 kt 153.4 kt 4

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 1 China 142.47 kt compare
  2. 2 China, mainland 142.32 kt compare
  3. 3 OECD 27.42 kt compare
  4. 4 Thailand 11.82 kt compare
  5. 5 Colombia 7.13 kt compare
  6. 6 Poland 4.6 kt compare
  7. 7 Brazil 3.53 kt compare

See the full ranking of 139 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food processing — emissions in Eastern Asia?
Food processing — emissions in Eastern Asia was 143.33 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food processing — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 287.44 kt in 2011.
What is the lowest food processing — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.8981 kt in 1990.
How does Eastern Asia rank for food processing — emissions?
Eastern Asia ranks 4th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
Is food processing — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Food Processing — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
139 places, 3,693 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

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