Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in Western Africa
Western Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) was 1,317 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in Western Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2023, hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in Western Africa stood at 1,317 kt.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in Western Africa peaked at 1,435 kt in 2019 and was at its lowest, 217.96 kt, in 1961.
Western Africa ranks 18th of 29 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 217.96 kt | — |
| 1962 | 228.26 kt | +4.7% |
| 1963 | 236.97 kt | +3.8% |
| 1964 | 246.77 kt | +4.1% |
| 1965 | 259.71 kt | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 269.56 kt | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 281.33 kt | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 291.6 kt | +3.7% |
| 1969 | 299.37 kt | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 310.29 kt | +3.6% |
| 1971 | 321.82 kt | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 329.07 kt | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 330.54 kt | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 343.44 kt | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 358.96 kt | +4.5% |
| 1976 | 364.39 kt | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 385.28 kt | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 401.56 kt | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 413.15 kt | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 427.74 kt | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 441.41 kt | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 459.01 kt | +4.0% |
| 1983 | 480.51 kt | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 500.26 kt | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 529.01 kt | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 554.27 kt | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 581.79 kt | +5.0% |
| 1988 | 558.29 kt | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 545.76 kt | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 689.7 kt | +26.4% |
| 1991 | 752.49 kt | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 780.83 kt | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 816.59 kt | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 849.69 kt | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 824.13 kt | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 744.39 kt | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 656.31 kt | -11.8% |
| 1998 | 860.36 kt | +31.1% |
| 1999 | 893.69 kt | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 860.72 kt | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 960.18 kt | +11.6% |
| 2002 | 994.88 kt | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 1,031 kt | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 1,063 kt | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 1,104 kt | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 1,138 kt | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 1,190 kt | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 1,208 kt | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 1,267 kt | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 1,285 kt | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 1,311 kt | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 1,322 kt | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 1,292 kt | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 1,320 kt | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1,169 kt | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 1,261 kt | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 1,233 kt | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 1,372 kt | +11.3% |
| 2019 | 1,435 kt | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 1,336 kt | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 1,334 kt | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,383 kt | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 1,317 kt | -4.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in Western Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +31.1% | 656.31 kt | 860.36 kt |
| 1990 | +26.4% | 545.76 kt | 689.7 kt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 259.06 kt | 217.96 kt | 299.37 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 355.85 kt | 310.29 kt | 413.15 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 507.81 kt | 427.74 kt | 581.79 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 786.82 kt | 656.31 kt | 893.69 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,082 kt | 860.72 kt | 1,267 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,300 kt | 1,169 kt | 1,435 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,342 kt | 1,317 kt | 1,383 kt | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 15 Lao People's Democratic Republic 15.28 kt compare
- 15 Poland 703.26 kt compare
- 16 Democratic Republic of the Congo 14.96 kt compare
- 16 France 641.38 kt compare
- 17 Pakistan 639.55 kt compare
- 17 Polynesia 2.06 kt compare
- 18 Spain 579.77 kt compare
- 18 Micronesia 0.9572 kt compare
- 19 Malaysia 575.77 kt compare
- 19 Timor-Leste 0.7409 kt compare
- 20 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0.4772 kt compare
- 20 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 572.05 kt compare
- 21 Romania 552.69 kt compare
More climate change data for Western Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.21 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 227,102 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 79,704 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 147,398 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 300.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5,264 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 41,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,712 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 27,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 55.52 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in Western Africa?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in Western Africa was 1,317 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,435 kt in 2019.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 217.96 kt in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq)?
- Western Africa ranks 18th out of 29 groups with data for 2023.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions intensities contains analytical data on the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by agricultural commodity. This indicator is defined as greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product. Data are available for a set of agricultural commodities (e.g. rice and other cereals, meat, milk, eggs), by country, with global coverage.