Humid tropical forest — Emissions in French Guiana

French Guiana: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.0319 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0319 kt
Change on year
up 33.5%
World rank
56th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.3565 kt
in 1999
All-time low
0 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in French Guiana, 1990–2024

00.10.20.30.41990200720241990: 0.047 kt1991: 0.047 kt1992: 0.047 kt1993: 0.047 kt1994: 0.047 kt1995: 0.047 kt1996: 0.143 kt1997: 0.191 kt1998: 0.17 kt1999: 0.356 kt2000: 0.004 kt2001: 0 kt2002: 0.008 kt2003: 0.032 kt2004: 0.027 kt2005: 0.106 kt2006: 0.013 kt2007: 0.011 kt2008: 0.072 kt2009: 0.011 kt2010: 0.016 kt2011: 0 kt2012: 0.016 kt2013: 0.005 kt2014: 0.011 kt2015: 0.037 kt2016: 0.043 kt2017: 0.005 kt2018: 0.005 kt2019: 0.005 kt2020: 0.003 kt2021: 0.016 kt2022: 0 kt2023: 0.024 kt2024: 0.032 kt

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

Analysis

French Guiana recorded 0.0319 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

That represents a change of up 33.5% on the previous year and up 200.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in French Guiana peaked at 0.3565 kt in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2001.

French Guiana 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 French Guiana, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in French Guiana, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.0469 kt
1991 0.0469 kt +0.0%
1992 0.0469 kt +0.0%
1993 0.0469 kt +0.0%
1994 0.0469 kt +0.0%
1995 0.0469 kt +0.0%
1996 0.1427 kt +204.3%
1997 0.1906 kt +33.6%
1998 0.1696 kt -11.0%
1999 0.3565 kt +110.2%
2000 0.0035 kt -99.0%
2001 0 kt -100.0%
2002 0.008 kt
2003 0.0319 kt +298.8%
2004 0.0266 kt -16.6%
2005 0.1064 kt +300.0%
2006 0.0133 kt -87.5%
2007 0.0106 kt -20.3%
2008 0.0718 kt +577.4%
2009 0.0106 kt -85.2%
2010 0.016 kt +50.9%
2011 0 kt -100.0%
2012 0.016 kt
2013 0.0053 kt -66.9%
2014 0.0106 kt +100.0%
2015 0.0372 kt +250.9%
2016 0.0425 kt +14.2%
2017 0.0053 kt -87.5%
2018 0.0053 kt +0.0%
2019 0.0053 kt +0.0%
2020 0.0027 kt -49.1%
2021 0.016 kt +492.6%
2022 0 kt -100.0%
2023 0.0239 kt
2024 0.0319 kt +33.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.1141 kt 0.0469 kt 0.3565 kt 10
2000s 0.0283 kt 0 kt 0.1064 kt 10
2010s 0.0143 kt 0 kt 0.0425 kt 10
2020s 0.0149 kt 0 kt 0.0319 kt 5

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 53 China 0.0506 kt compare
  2. 53 China, mainland 0.0506 kt compare
  3. 55 Bhutan 0.0427 kt compare
  4. 56 El Salvador 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 French Guiana?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in French Guiana 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 French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 0.3565 kt in 1999.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2001.
How does French Guiana rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
French Guiana ranks 56th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana 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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