Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.5007 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.5007 kt
Change on year
down 77.1%
World rank
46th
of 218 countries
All-time high
11.45 kt
in 2018
All-time low
0.0266 kt
in 2010
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand, 1990–2024

02.557.51012.51990200720241990: 3.2 kt1991: 3.2 kt1992: 3.2 kt1993: 3.2 kt1994: 3.2 kt1995: 3.2 kt1996: 6.2 kt1997: 7.2 kt1998: 2.4 kt1999: 9.5 kt2000: 3.6 kt2001: 5.2 kt2002: 3.4 kt2003: 2.5 kt2004: 1.6 kt2005: 3.8 kt2006: 0.266 kt2007: 0.868 kt2008: 1.3 kt2009: 5.4 kt2010: 0.027 kt2011: 3.6 kt2012: 4.6 kt2013: 3 kt2014: 4 kt2015: 1.9 kt2016: 2.3 kt2017: 1.8 kt2018: 11.4 kt2019: 1.9 kt2020: 1.4 kt2021: 1.7 kt2022: 0.586 kt2023: 2.2 kt2024: 0.501 kt

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

Analysis

Australia and New Zealand recorded 0.5007 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

The figure is down 77.1% on the previous year and down 87.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 11.45 kt in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0266 kt, in 2010.

Australia and New Zealand ranks 46th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Australia and New Zealand, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 3.25 kt
1991 3.25 kt +0.0%
1992 3.25 kt +0.0%
1993 3.25 kt +0.0%
1994 3.25 kt +0.0%
1995 3.25 kt +0.0%
1996 6.17 kt +89.9%
1997 7.2 kt +16.8%
1998 2.44 kt -66.1%
1999 9.48 kt +287.8%
2000 3.62 kt -61.8%
2001 5.19 kt +43.4%
2002 3.37 kt -35.0%
2003 2.52 kt -25.1%
2004 1.59 kt -36.9%
2005 3.8 kt +138.7%
2006 0.2663 kt -93.0%
2007 0.868 kt +225.9%
2008 1.26 kt +45.1%
2009 5.44 kt +332.1%
2010 0.0266 kt -99.5%
2011 3.62 kt +13494.4%
2012 4.56 kt +26.1%
2013 2.95 kt -35.3%
2014 3.98 kt +34.9%
2015 1.94 kt -51.2%
2016 2.34 kt +20.7%
2017 1.77 kt -24.3%
2018 11.45 kt +545.4%
2019 1.93 kt -83.1%
2020 1.4 kt -27.7%
2021 1.75 kt +25.2%
2022 0.5858 kt -66.5%
2023 2.19 kt +273.1%
2024 0.5007 kt -77.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.48 kt 2.44 kt 9.48 kt 10
2000s 2.79 kt 0.2663 kt 5.44 kt 10
2010s 3.46 kt 0.0266 kt 11.45 kt 10
2020s 1.28 kt 0.5007 kt 2.19 kt 5

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 43 Costa Rica 0.6331 kt compare
  2. 44 Philippines 0.6068 kt compare
  3. 45 Senegal 0.588 kt compare
  4. 46 Australia 0.5007 kt compare
  5. 48 Bahamas 0.3892 kt compare
  6. 49 Togo 0.3192 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia and New Zealand?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia and New Zealand was 0.5007 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 11.45 kt in 2018.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0266 kt in 2010.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 46th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
270 places, 9,224 data points, 1990–2024
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