Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Bhutan

Bhutan: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.0427 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0427 kt
Change on year
up 77.9%
World rank
55th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.7679 kt
in 2012
All-time low
0.0027 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Bhutan, 1990–2024

00.20.40.60.81990200720241990: 0.155 kt1991: 0.155 kt1992: 0.155 kt1993: 0.155 kt1994: 0.155 kt1995: 0.155 kt1996: 0.182 kt1997: 0.236 kt1998: 0.319 kt1999: 0.682 kt2000: 0.343 kt2001: 0.003 kt2002: 0.011 kt2003: 0.013 kt2004: 0.155 kt2005: 0.008 kt2006: 0.101 kt2007: 0.395 kt2008: 0.032 kt2009: 0.163 kt2010: 0.088 kt2011: 0.12 kt2012: 0.768 kt2013: 0.056 kt2014: 0.157 kt2015: 0.333 kt2016: 0.043 kt2017: 0.08 kt2018: 0.045 kt2019: 0.005 kt2020: 0.035 kt2021: 0.005 kt2022: 0.053 kt2023: 0.024 kt2024: 0.043 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan stood at 0.0427 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 77.9% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan peaked at 0.7679 kt in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0027 kt, in 2001.

That places Bhutan 55th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Bhutan, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Bhutan, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.1551 kt
1991 0.1551 kt +0.0%
1992 0.1551 kt +0.0%
1993 0.1551 kt +0.0%
1994 0.1551 kt +0.0%
1995 0.1551 kt +0.0%
1996 0.1821 kt +17.4%
1997 0.2361 kt +29.7%
1998 0.3192 kt +35.2%
1999 0.6817 kt +113.6%
2000 0.3429 kt -49.7%
2001 0.0027 kt -99.2%
2002 0.0107 kt +296.3%
2003 0.0133 kt +24.3%
2004 0.1546 kt +1062.4%
2005 0.008 kt -94.8%
2006 0.1013 kt +1166.2%
2007 0.3946 kt +289.5%
2008 0.032 kt -91.9%
2009 0.1626 kt +408.1%
2010 0.088 kt -45.9%
2011 0.12 kt +36.4%
2012 0.7679 kt +539.9%
2013 0.056 kt -92.7%
2014 0.1573 kt +180.9%
2015 0.3333 kt +111.9%
2016 0.0427 kt -87.2%
2017 0.08 kt +87.4%
2018 0.0453 kt -43.4%
2019 0.0053 kt -88.3%
2020 0.0347 kt +554.7%
2021 0.0053 kt -84.7%
2022 0.0533 kt +905.7%
2023 0.024 kt -55.0%
2024 0.0427 kt +77.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.235 kt 0.1551 kt 0.6817 kt 10
2000s 0.1223 kt 0.0027 kt 0.3946 kt 10
2010s 0.1696 kt 0.0053 kt 0.7679 kt 10
2020s 0.032 kt 0.0053 kt 0.0533 kt 5

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 52 Benin 0.0559 kt compare
  2. 53 China 0.0506 kt compare
  3. 53 China, mainland 0.0506 kt compare
  4. 56 El Salvador 0.0319 kt compare
  5. 56 French Guiana 0.0319 kt compare
  6. 56 Trinidad and Tobago 0.0319 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Bhutan was 0.0427 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 0.7679 kt in 2012.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0027 kt in 2001.
How does Bhutan rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Bhutan ranks 55th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan 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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