Forestland — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Forestland — Net emissions/removals (CO2) was 10,792 kt in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Forestland — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 10,792 kt, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 157.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 89,728 kt in 2016 and was at its lowest, -56,988 kt, in 2001.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 1st out of 21 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forestland — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 653.1 kt | — |
| 1991 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 653.1 kt | +0.0% |
| 2001 | -56,988 kt | -8825.8% |
| 2002 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2003 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2004 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2005 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2006 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2008 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2010 | -56,988 kt | -0.0% |
| 2011 | -18,882 kt | -66.9% |
| 2012 | -18,882 kt | -0.0% |
| 2013 | -18,882 kt | -0.0% |
| 2014 | -18,882 kt | -0.0% |
| 2015 | -18,882 kt | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 89,728 kt | -575.2% |
| 2017 | 89,728 kt | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 89,728 kt | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 89,728 kt | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 89,728 kt | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 10,792 kt | -88.0% |
| 2022 | 10,792 kt | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 10,792 kt | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 10,792 kt | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 10,792 kt | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 653.1 kt | 653.1 kt | 653.1 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | -51,224 kt | -56,988 kt | 653.1 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,751 kt | -56,988 kt | 89,728 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,948 kt | 10,792 kt | 89,728 kt | 6 |
Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- 1 Italy 53,089 kt compare
- 2 Sudan 36,910 kt compare
- 3 Madagascar 18,693 kt compare
- 4 Canada 10,737 kt compare
- 4 Timor-Leste -6.48 kt compare
More climate change data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 708,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 216,438 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 491,841 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 816.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 179,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 48,410 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 130,710 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 182.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4,668 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 10,792 kt in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 89,728 kt in 2016.
- What is the lowest forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was -56,988 kt in 2001.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for forestland — net emissions/removals (co2)?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st out of 21 groups with data for 2025.
- Is forestland — net emissions/removals (co2) rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 157.2%. 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 Forestland — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Forests consists of CO2 emissions and removals corresponding to forest carbon stock changes (aboveground and belowground living biomass). Estimates are computed following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (IPCC, 2006).