Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Central America
Central America: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 61.51 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Central America, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America stood at 61.51 kt.
The figure is up 83.3% on the previous year and up 312.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America peaked at 301.44 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6.31 kt, in 2001.
Central America ranks 12th of 31 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.
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Central America, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.08 kt | — |
| 1991 | 50.08 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 50.08 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 50.08 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 50.08 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 50.08 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 77.37 kt | +54.5% |
| 1997 | 82.62 kt | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 301.44 kt | +264.8% |
| 1999 | 110.86 kt | -63.2% |
| 2000 | 141.14 kt | +27.3% |
| 2001 | 6.31 kt | -95.5% |
| 2002 | 22.8 kt | +261.2% |
| 2003 | 129.07 kt | +466.1% |
| 2004 | 6.6 kt | -94.9% |
| 2005 | 68.83 kt | +943.4% |
| 2006 | 29.14 kt | -57.7% |
| 2007 | 26.1 kt | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 22.19 kt | -15.0% |
| 2009 | 36.46 kt | +64.3% |
| 2010 | 16.89 kt | -53.7% |
| 2011 | 46.52 kt | +175.4% |
| 2012 | 6.77 kt | -85.4% |
| 2013 | 36.64 kt | +441.3% |
| 2014 | 14.9 kt | -59.3% |
| 2015 | 27.28 kt | +83.1% |
| 2016 | 26.71 kt | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 17.7 kt | -33.7% |
| 2018 | 10.75 kt | -39.2% |
| 2019 | 25.91 kt | +140.9% |
| 2020 | 49.2 kt | +89.9% |
| 2021 | 7.71 kt | -84.3% |
| 2022 | 9.35 kt | +21.3% |
| 2023 | 33.56 kt | +258.8% |
| 2024 | 61.51 kt | +83.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 87.28 kt | 50.08 kt | 301.44 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 48.86 kt | 6.31 kt | 141.14 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.01 kt | 6.77 kt | 46.52 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.27 kt | 7.71 kt | 61.51 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central America
More climate change data for Central America
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 153,880 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 39,309 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 114,571 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 148.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4,092 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,754 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 18,504 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,250 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 69.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 44.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America?
- Humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America was 61.51 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 301.44 kt in 1998.
- What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.31 kt in 2001.
- How does Central America rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
- Central America ranks 12th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
- Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central America 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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