Humid tropical forest — Emissions in El Salvador

El Salvador: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.0319 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0319 kt
Change on year
up 501.9%
World rank
56th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.3938 kt
in 2013
All-time low
0 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in El Salvador, 1990–2024

00.10.20.30.41990200720241990: 0.052 kt1991: 0.052 kt1992: 0.052 kt1993: 0.052 kt1994: 0.052 kt1995: 0.052 kt1996: 0.002 kt1997: 0.047 kt1998: 0.05 kt1999: 0.002 kt2000: 0.054 kt2001: 0 kt2002: 0 kt2003: 0 kt2004: 0.035 kt2005: 0.037 kt2006: 0.024 kt2007: 0.003 kt2008: 0 kt2009: 0.003 kt2010: 0.005 kt2011: 0 kt2012: 0 kt2013: 0.394 kt2014: 0 kt2015: 0.237 kt2016: 0.003 kt2017: 0.293 kt2018: 0.069 kt2019: 0.112 kt2020: 0.056 kt2021: 0.008 kt2022: 0.035 kt2023: 0.005 kt2024: 0.032 kt

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

Analysis

El Salvador recorded 0.0319 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 501.9% on the previous year and down 71.5% over five years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in El Salvador peaked at 0.3938 kt in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2001.

El Salvador ranks 56th of 218 countries 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 El Salvador, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in El Salvador, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.0518 kt
1991 0.0518 kt +0.0%
1992 0.0518 kt +0.0%
1993 0.0518 kt +0.0%
1994 0.0518 kt +0.0%
1995 0.0518 kt +0.0%
1996 0.0016 kt -96.9%
1997 0.0466 kt +2812.5%
1998 0.05 kt +7.3%
1999 0.0022 kt -95.6%
2000 0.0542 kt +2363.6%
2001 0 kt -100.0%
2002 0 kt
2003 0 kt
2004 0.0346 kt
2005 0.0373 kt +7.8%
2006 0.024 kt -35.7%
2007 0.0027 kt -88.8%
2008 0 kt -100.0%
2009 0.0027 kt
2010 0.0053 kt +96.3%
2011 0 kt -100.0%
2012 0 kt
2013 0.3938 kt
2014 0 kt -100.0%
2015 0.2368 kt
2016 0.0027 kt -98.9%
2017 0.2927 kt +10740.7%
2018 0.0692 kt -76.4%
2019 0.1118 kt +61.6%
2020 0.0559 kt -50.0%
2021 0.008 kt -85.7%
2022 0.0346 kt +332.5%
2023 0.0053 kt -84.7%
2024 0.0319 kt +501.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0411 kt 0.0016 kt 0.0518 kt 10
2000s 0.0155 kt 0 kt 0.0542 kt 10
2010s 0.1112 kt 0 kt 0.3938 kt 10
2020s 0.0271 kt 0.0053 kt 0.0559 kt 5

Countries ranked near El Salvador

  1. 53 China 0.0506 kt compare
  2. 53 China, mainland 0.0506 kt compare
  3. 55 Bhutan 0.0427 kt compare
  4. 56 French Guiana 0.0319 kt compare
  5. 56 Trinidad and Tobago 0.0319 kt compare
  6. 59 Comoros 0.0266 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in El Salvador?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in El Salvador was 0.0319 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 0.3938 kt in 2013.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2001.
How does El Salvador rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
El Salvador ranks 56th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this El Salvador 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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