Grassland — Emissions in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Grassland — Emissions was 3.63 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.63 kt
Change on year
up 37.1%
Rank
22nd
of 31 groups
All-time high
5.08 kt
in 2021
All-time low
0.2262 kt
in 2000
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Grassland — Emissions in Southern Asia, 1990–2024

0123451990200720241990: 2.4 kt1991: 2.4 kt1992: 2.4 kt1993: 2.4 kt1994: 2.4 kt1995: 2.4 kt1996: 0.354 kt1997: 0.24 kt1998: 0.488 kt1999: 0.598 kt2000: 0.226 kt2001: 1.2 kt2002: 1.6 kt2003: 2.2 kt2004: 4.1 kt2005: 2 kt2006: 1.6 kt2007: 2.7 kt2008: 4.3 kt2009: 4.6 kt2010: 4.6 kt2011: 3.2 kt2012: 3.7 kt2013: 1.5 kt2014: 1.4 kt2015: 1 kt2016: 3 kt2017: 3.2 kt2018: 3.7 kt2019: 2.6 kt2020: 2 kt2021: 5.1 kt2022: 3.6 kt2023: 2.6 kt2024: 3.6 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for grassland — emissions in Southern Asia is 3.63 kt, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 37.1% on the previous year and up 162.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, grassland — emissions in Southern Asia peaked at 5.08 kt in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.2262 kt, in 2000.

That places Southern Asia 22nd 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.

Grassland — Emissions in Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Grassland — Emissions (CH4) in Southern Asia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 2.45 kt
1991 2.45 kt +0.0%
1992 2.45 kt +0.0%
1993 2.45 kt +0.0%
1994 2.45 kt +0.0%
1995 2.45 kt +0.0%
1996 0.3543 kt -85.5%
1997 0.2398 kt -32.3%
1998 0.4882 kt +103.6%
1999 0.5982 kt +22.5%
2000 0.2262 kt -62.2%
2001 1.21 kt +436.3%
2002 1.63 kt +34.5%
2003 2.17 kt +32.7%
2004 4.09 kt +88.9%
2005 1.97 kt -51.7%
2006 1.64 kt -16.9%
2007 2.73 kt +66.4%
2008 4.31 kt +58.0%
2009 4.63 kt +7.5%
2010 4.58 kt -1.2%
2011 3.22 kt -29.6%
2012 3.69 kt +14.5%
2013 1.46 kt -60.6%
2014 1.38 kt -5.1%
2015 1.02 kt -25.9%
2016 3.01 kt +193.6%
2017 3.17 kt +5.5%
2018 3.67 kt +15.5%
2019 2.61 kt -28.7%
2020 1.97 kt -24.5%
2021 5.08 kt +157.6%
2022 3.57 kt -29.7%
2023 2.65 kt -25.8%
2024 3.63 kt +37.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.64 kt 0.2398 kt 2.45 kt 10
2000s 2.46 kt 0.2262 kt 4.63 kt 10
2010s 2.78 kt 1.02 kt 4.58 kt 10
2020s 3.38 kt 1.97 kt 5.08 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 19 Congo 23.36 kt compare
  2. 20 Central African Republic 16.99 kt compare
  3. 21 Botswana 14.56 kt compare
  4. 22 Namibia 11.65 kt compare
  5. 23 Ethiopia 11.47 kt compare
  6. 24 Argentina 9.81 kt compare
  7. 25 Zimbabwe 9.24 kt compare

See the full ranking of 273 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is grassland — emissions in Southern Asia?
Grassland — emissions in Southern Asia was 3.63 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest grassland — emissions recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 5.08 kt in 2021.
What is the lowest grassland — emissions recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2262 kt in 2000.
How does Southern Asia rank for grassland — emissions?
Southern Asia ranks 22nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is grassland — emissions rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 162.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern 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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