Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Liberia

Liberia: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 2.65 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.65 kt
Change on year
up 81.8%
World rank
32nd
of 218 countries
All-time high
20.88 kt
in 2015
All-time low
0 kt
in 2002
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Liberia, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 2.8 kt1991: 2.8 kt1992: 2.8 kt1993: 2.8 kt1994: 2.8 kt1995: 2.8 kt1996: 1.4 kt1997: 0.949 kt1998: 1.5 kt1999: 1.2 kt2000: 1 kt2001: 0.019 kt2002: 0 kt2003: 1.7 kt2004: 0.864 kt2005: 0.032 kt2006: 4.7 kt2007: 0.556 kt2008: 1.5 kt2009: 15.8 kt2010: 0.915 kt2011: 1.9 kt2012: 1 kt2013: 1.7 kt2014: 8.2 kt2015: 20.9 kt2016: 1.5 kt2017: 1.4 kt2018: 0.614 kt2019: 5.4 kt2020: 1.1 kt2021: 0.399 kt2022: 0.763 kt2023: 1.5 kt2024: 2.7 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia is 2.65 kt, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 81.8% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia peaked at 20.88 kt in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2002.

Liberia ranks 32nd of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Liberia, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Liberia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 2.8 kt
1991 2.8 kt +0.0%
1992 2.8 kt +0.0%
1993 2.8 kt +0.0%
1994 2.8 kt +0.0%
1995 2.8 kt +0.0%
1996 1.36 kt -51.5%
1997 0.9494 kt -30.0%
1998 1.47 kt +54.4%
1999 1.16 kt -20.8%
2000 1.04 kt -10.5%
2001 0.0186 kt -98.2%
2002 0 kt -100.0%
2003 1.74 kt
2004 0.8644 kt -50.2%
2005 0.0319 kt -96.3%
2006 4.68 kt +14565.8%
2007 0.5559 kt -88.1%
2008 1.54 kt +176.5%
2009 15.77 kt +925.7%
2010 0.9149 kt -94.2%
2011 1.94 kt +112.5%
2012 1.04 kt -46.6%
2013 1.72 kt +65.9%
2014 8.17 kt +374.5%
2015 20.88 kt +155.7%
2016 1.54 kt -92.6%
2017 1.44 kt -6.9%
2018 0.6144 kt -57.2%
2019 5.4 kt +778.3%
2020 1.06 kt -80.3%
2021 0.399 kt -62.5%
2022 0.7633 kt +91.3%
2023 1.46 kt +91.3%
2024 2.65 kt +81.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.17 kt 0.9494 kt 2.8 kt 10
2000s 2.62 kt 0 kt 15.77 kt 10
2010s 4.37 kt 0.6144 kt 20.88 kt 10
2020s 1.27 kt 0.399 kt 2.65 kt 5

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 29 Gabon 3.11 kt compare
  2. 30 Colombia 2.93 kt compare
  3. 31 Guyana 2.9 kt compare
  4. 33 Guinea-Bissau 2.31 kt compare
  5. 34 Ethiopia 1.97 kt compare
  6. 35 Guinea 1.64 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Liberia was 2.65 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 20.88 kt in 2015.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2002.
How does Liberia rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Liberia ranks 32nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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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