Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) was 1,686 kt in 2024. ▬ Flat
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 1,686 kt, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 2,779 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1,512 kt, in 2001.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st of 21 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,204 kt | — |
| 1991 | 2,204 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2,204 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2,204 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2,204 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2,204 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1,958 kt | -11.2% |
| 1997 | 2,202 kt | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 2,779 kt | +26.2% |
| 1999 | 2,508 kt | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 1,809 kt | -27.9% |
| 2001 | 1,512 kt | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 1,657 kt | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 2,328 kt | +40.5% |
| 2004 | 2,451 kt | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 2,485 kt | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 2,238 kt | -9.9% |
| 2007 | 2,415 kt | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 2,319 kt | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 2,229 kt | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 2,641 kt | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 2,578 kt | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 2,575 kt | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,362 kt | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 2,281 kt | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 2,424 kt | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 2,453 kt | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 2,479 kt | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 2,094 kt | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 2,280 kt | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 2,228 kt | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 2,059 kt | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 1,735 kt | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 1,596 kt | -8.0% |
| 2024 | 1,686 kt | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,267 kt | 1,958 kt | 2,779 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,144 kt | 1,512 kt | 2,485 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,417 kt | 2,094 kt | 2,641 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,861 kt | 1,596 kt | 2,228 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- 1 Brazil 653.66 kt compare
- 2 Zambia 331.14 kt compare
- 3 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 725.31 kt compare
- 3 Central African Republic 285.53 kt compare
- 4 Angola 219.1 kt compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 430.39 kt compare
More climate change data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 4.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 708,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 216,438 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 491,841 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 816.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 179,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 48,410 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 130,710 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 182.68 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Humid tropical forest — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 1,686 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 2,779 kt in 1998.
- What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,512 kt in 2001.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 1st out of 21 groups with data for 2024.
- Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.