Grassland — Emissions in Eastern Asia

Eastern Asia: Grassland — Emissions was 3.84 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.84 kt
Change on year
down 80.9%
Rank
21st
of 31 groups
All-time high
21.38 kt
in 2012
All-time low
1.52 kt
in 2018
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Grassland — Emissions in Eastern Asia, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 10.2 kt1991: 10.2 kt1992: 10.2 kt1993: 10.2 kt1994: 10.2 kt1995: 10.2 kt1996: 7.6 kt1997: 13.4 kt1998: 8.8 kt1999: 7.6 kt2000: 9.8 kt2001: 4.6 kt2002: 10.5 kt2003: 20.2 kt2004: 14.1 kt2005: 11.1 kt2006: 12.6 kt2007: 17 kt2008: 10.1 kt2009: 4.6 kt2010: 3.6 kt2011: 18 kt2012: 21.4 kt2013: 10.5 kt2014: 14.1 kt2015: 19.3 kt2016: 11.6 kt2017: 5.6 kt2018: 1.5 kt2019: 5.9 kt2020: 2.1 kt2021: 1.6 kt2022: 4.9 kt2023: 20.1 kt2024: 3.8 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for grassland — emissions in Eastern Asia is 3.84 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.9% on the previous year and down 72.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, grassland — emissions in Eastern Asia peaked at 21.38 kt in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.52 kt, in 2018.

That places Eastern Asia 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.88 kt 7.59 kt 13.41 kt 10
2000s 11.45 kt 4.62 kt 20.17 kt 10
2010s 11.15 kt 1.52 kt 21.38 kt 10
2020s 6.51 kt 1.62 kt 20.14 kt 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Asia

  1. 18 Mozambique 31.82 kt compare
  2. 19 Congo 23.36 kt compare
  3. 20 Central African Republic 16.99 kt compare
  4. 21 Botswana 14.56 kt compare
  5. 22 Namibia 11.65 kt compare
  6. 23 Ethiopia 11.47 kt compare
  7. 24 Argentina 9.81 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is grassland — emissions in Eastern Asia?
Grassland — emissions in Eastern Asia was 3.84 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest grassland — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 21.38 kt in 2012.
What is the lowest grassland — emissions recorded in Eastern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.52 kt in 2018.
How does Eastern Asia rank for grassland — emissions?
Eastern Asia ranks 21st out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is grassland — emissions rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.7%. 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 Grassland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Grassland — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
273 places, 9,329 data points, 1990–2024
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