Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Guatemala

Guatemala: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 13.31 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.31 kt
Change on year
up 614.4%
World rank
17th
of 218 countries
All-time high
73.12 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.3514 kt
in 2014
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Guatemala, 1990–2024

0204060801990200720241990: 11.6 kt1991: 11.6 kt1992: 11.6 kt1993: 11.6 kt1994: 11.6 kt1995: 11.6 kt1996: 27 kt1997: 18.7 kt1998: 73.1 kt1999: 20.5 kt2000: 48.9 kt2001: 0.511 kt2002: 3 kt2003: 40.6 kt2004: 0.849 kt2005: 25.4 kt2006: 2.9 kt2007: 9.5 kt2008: 3.6 kt2009: 11.4 kt2010: 3.2 kt2011: 2.4 kt2012: 1.5 kt2013: 4.9 kt2014: 0.351 kt2015: 2.9 kt2016: 4.5 kt2017: 3.4 kt2018: 0.458 kt2019: 2.7 kt2020: 6.4 kt2021: 0.604 kt2022: 1.1 kt2023: 1.9 kt2024: 13.3 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala stood at 13.31 kt.

The figure is up 614.4% on the previous year and up 3,688.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala peaked at 73.12 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.3514 kt, in 2014.

That places Guatemala 17th 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.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Guatemala, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 11.58 kt
1991 11.58 kt +0.0%
1992 11.58 kt +0.0%
1993 11.58 kt +0.0%
1994 11.58 kt +0.0%
1995 11.58 kt +0.0%
1996 27 kt +133.3%
1997 18.72 kt -30.7%
1998 73.12 kt +290.6%
1999 20.46 kt -72.0%
2000 48.93 kt +139.2%
2001 0.5111 kt -99.0%
2002 3.03 kt +492.7%
2003 40.64 kt +1241.5%
2004 0.8492 kt -97.9%
2005 25.37 kt +2887.3%
2006 2.92 kt -88.5%
2007 9.53 kt +226.4%
2008 3.62 kt -62.0%
2009 11.39 kt +214.6%
2010 3.16 kt -72.3%
2011 2.37 kt -25.0%
2012 1.5 kt -36.6%
2013 4.92 kt +227.5%
2014 0.3514 kt -92.9%
2015 2.89 kt +722.7%
2016 4.47 kt +54.8%
2017 3.44 kt -23.1%
2018 0.4578 kt -86.7%
2019 2.75 kt +500.1%
2020 6.38 kt +132.3%
2021 0.6042 kt -90.5%
2022 1.14 kt +89.4%
2023 1.86 kt +62.8%
2024 13.31 kt +614.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20.88 kt 11.58 kt 73.12 kt 10
2000s 14.68 kt 0.5111 kt 48.93 kt 10
2010s 2.63 kt 0.3514 kt 4.92 kt 10
2020s 4.66 kt 0.6042 kt 13.31 kt 5

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 14 Mexico 21.79 kt compare
  2. 15 Congo 20.53 kt compare
  3. 16 Honduras 13.36 kt compare
  4. 18 Peru 13.04 kt compare
  5. 19 Cameroon 11.26 kt compare
  6. 20 Chad 10.23 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala was 13.31 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 73.12 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3514 kt in 2014.
How does Guatemala rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Guatemala ranks 17th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,688.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala 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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