Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Cameroon

Cameroon: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 11.26 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.26 kt
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
19th
of 218 countries
All-time high
98.38 kt
in 1998
All-time low
8.59 kt
in 2014
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Cameroon, 1990–2024

0204060801001990200720241990: 25.3 kt1991: 25.3 kt1992: 25.3 kt1993: 25.3 kt1994: 25.3 kt1995: 25.3 kt1996: 39.7 kt1997: 37.6 kt1998: 98.4 kt1999: 61.4 kt2000: 50.4 kt2001: 16 kt2002: 15.4 kt2003: 46.4 kt2004: 20.9 kt2005: 44.4 kt2006: 15.3 kt2007: 15.9 kt2008: 22.6 kt2009: 14.3 kt2010: 20.1 kt2011: 18.8 kt2012: 16 kt2013: 16.1 kt2014: 8.6 kt2015: 9.2 kt2016: 15 kt2017: 13.4 kt2018: 10.6 kt2019: 22.7 kt2020: 30.4 kt2021: 13.4 kt2022: 17.8 kt2023: 11.9 kt2024: 11.3 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon is 11.26 kt, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon peaked at 98.38 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 8.59 kt, in 2014.

That places Cameroon 19th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 38.89 kt 25.31 kt 98.38 kt 10
2000s 26.14 kt 14.28 kt 50.39 kt 10
2010s 15.05 kt 8.59 kt 22.73 kt 10
2020s 16.98 kt 11.26 kt 30.45 kt 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 16 Honduras 13.36 kt compare
  2. 17 Guatemala 13.31 kt compare
  3. 18 Peru 13.04 kt compare
  4. 20 Chad 10.23 kt compare
  5. 21 Nicaragua 7.57 kt compare
  6. 22 Nigeria 7.57 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon was 11.26 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 98.38 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 8.59 kt in 2014.
How does Cameroon rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Cameroon ranks 19th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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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