Grassland — Emissions (CH4) in Annex I countries
Annex I countries: Grassland — Emissions (CH4) was 264.05 kt in 2024. ▬ Flat
Grassland — Emissions in Annex I countries, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for grassland — emissions in Annex I countries is 264.05 kt, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grassland — emissions in Annex I countries peaked at 501.8 kt in 2001 and was at its lowest, 85.31 kt, in 1997.
That places Annex I countries 8th out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Grassland — Emissions (CH4) in Annex I countries, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 322.57 kt | — |
| 1991 | 322.57 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 255.64 kt | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 255.64 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 255.64 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 255.64 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 104.35 kt | -59.2% |
| 1997 | 85.31 kt | -18.2% |
| 1998 | 105.97 kt | +24.2% |
| 1999 | 108.3 kt | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 212.97 kt | +96.6% |
| 2001 | 501.8 kt | +135.6% |
| 2002 | 315.84 kt | -37.1% |
| 2003 | 249.81 kt | -20.9% |
| 2004 | 438.23 kt | +75.4% |
| 2005 | 233.02 kt | -46.8% |
| 2006 | 361.18 kt | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 342.71 kt | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 261.71 kt | -23.6% |
| 2009 | 306.97 kt | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 156.06 kt | -49.2% |
| 2011 | 387.64 kt | +148.4% |
| 2012 | 441.58 kt | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 179.69 kt | -59.3% |
| 2014 | 300.42 kt | +67.2% |
| 2015 | 249.93 kt | -16.8% |
| 2016 | 185.76 kt | -25.7% |
| 2017 | 251.37 kt | +35.3% |
| 2018 | 315.78 kt | +25.6% |
| 2019 | 216.4 kt | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 136.13 kt | -37.1% |
| 2021 | 217.4 kt | +59.7% |
| 2022 | 214.11 kt | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 269.01 kt | +25.6% |
| 2024 | 264.05 kt | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 207.16 kt | 85.31 kt | 322.57 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 322.42 kt | 212.97 kt | 501.8 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.46 kt | 156.06 kt | 441.58 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.14 kt | 136.13 kt | 269.01 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Annex I countries
- 5 Angola 161.44 kt compare
- 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo 18.04 kt compare
- 6 South Sudan 99.92 kt compare
- 7 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 13.45 kt compare
- 7 Brazil 78.21 kt compare
- 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1.82 kt compare
- 8 Mali 76.8 kt compare
- 9 Sudan 60.99 kt compare
- 10 Chad 53.68 kt compare
- 10 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.9618 kt compare
- 11 Türkiye 0.3903 kt compare
- 11 Zambia 42.92 kt compare
More climate change data for Annex I countries
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 238,744 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 759,229 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 889.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 27,115 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 278,273 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 900.92 kt (2050)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 30.57 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,412 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 235,697 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 39,529 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is grassland — emissions in Annex I countries?
- Grassland — emissions in Annex I countries was 264.05 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest grassland — emissions recorded in Annex I countries?
- The highest recorded value was 501.8 kt in 2001.
- What is the lowest grassland — emissions recorded in Annex I countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.31 kt in 1997.
- How does Annex I countries rank for grassland — emissions?
- Annex I countries ranks 8th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is grassland — emissions rising or falling in Annex I countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Annex I countries data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Grassland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.