Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Mexico

Mexico: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 21.79 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.79 kt
Change on year
up 125.1%
World rank
14th
of 218 countries
All-time high
178.42 kt
in 1998
All-time low
2.26 kt
in 2014
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Mexico, 1990–2024

0501001502001990200720241990: 24.3 kt1991: 24.3 kt1992: 24.3 kt1993: 24.3 kt1994: 24.3 kt1995: 24.3 kt1996: 37.3 kt1997: 37.1 kt1998: 178.4 kt1999: 68.2 kt2000: 66.7 kt2001: 3.2 kt2002: 16.6 kt2003: 53.2 kt2004: 4.4 kt2005: 18.3 kt2006: 21.2 kt2007: 8.6 kt2008: 12.3 kt2009: 17.2 kt2010: 5.3 kt2011: 24 kt2012: 3.2 kt2013: 18.5 kt2014: 2.3 kt2015: 15.7 kt2016: 10.2 kt2017: 9 kt2018: 2.6 kt2019: 13.4 kt2020: 15.7 kt2021: 4.2 kt2022: 4.9 kt2023: 9.7 kt2024: 21.8 kt

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

Analysis

Mexico recorded 21.79 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

The figure is up 125.1% on the previous year and up 863.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Mexico peaked at 178.42 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.26 kt, in 2014.

Mexico ranks 14th of 218 countries on this measure, 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 Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Mexico, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 24.25 kt
1991 24.25 kt +0.0%
1992 24.25 kt +0.0%
1993 24.25 kt +0.0%
1994 24.25 kt +0.0%
1995 24.25 kt +0.0%
1996 37.27 kt +53.7%
1997 37.07 kt -0.5%
1998 178.42 kt +381.3%
1999 68.19 kt -61.8%
2000 66.75 kt -2.1%
2001 3.2 kt -95.2%
2002 16.61 kt +419.2%
2003 53.19 kt +220.3%
2004 4.44 kt -91.6%
2005 18.29 kt +311.5%
2006 21.25 kt +16.2%
2007 8.58 kt -59.6%
2008 12.29 kt +43.3%
2009 17.2 kt +40.0%
2010 5.33 kt -69.0%
2011 23.96 kt +349.6%
2012 3.16 kt -86.8%
2013 18.5 kt +485.3%
2014 2.26 kt -87.8%
2015 15.71 kt +594.9%
2016 10.2 kt -35.1%
2017 9.03 kt -11.5%
2018 2.63 kt -70.8%
2019 13.41 kt +409.2%
2020 15.68 kt +16.9%
2021 4.24 kt -73.0%
2022 4.93 kt +16.4%
2023 9.68 kt +96.2%
2024 21.79 kt +125.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 46.65 kt 24.25 kt 178.42 kt 10
2000s 22.18 kt 3.2 kt 66.75 kt 10
2010s 10.42 kt 2.26 kt 23.96 kt 10
2020s 11.27 kt 4.24 kt 21.79 kt 5

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 11 Thailand 28.17 kt compare
  2. 12 India 23.03 kt compare
  3. 13 OECD 22.31 kt compare
  4. 15 Congo 20.53 kt compare
  5. 16 Honduras 13.36 kt compare
  6. 17 Guatemala 13.31 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Mexico?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Mexico was 21.79 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 178.42 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 2.26 kt in 2014.
How does Mexico rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Mexico ranks 14th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 863.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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