Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 7.57 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7.57 kt
Change on year
up 1,863.0%
World rank
21st
of 218 countries
All-time high
21.5 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.1277 kt
in 2002
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Nicaragua, 1990–2023

051015201990200620231990: 3.1 kt1991: 3.1 kt1992: 3.1 kt1993: 3.1 kt1994: 3.1 kt1995: 3.1 kt1996: 3.3 kt1997: 5.8 kt1998: 21.5 kt1999: 5.3 kt2000: 6.1 kt2001: 0.341 kt2002: 0.128 kt2003: 4 kt2004: 0.242 kt2005: 5 kt2006: 0.915 kt2007: 0.357 kt2008: 0.926 kt2009: 0.535 kt2010: 2 kt2011: 1.1 kt2012: 0.492 kt2013: 2.1 kt2014: 2.6 kt2015: 1.2 kt2016: 2.5 kt2017: 0.452 kt2018: 2 kt2019: 2.3 kt2020: 3.9 kt2021: 0.338 kt2022: 0.386 kt2023: 7.6 kt

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

Analysis

Nicaragua recorded 7.57 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2023.

The figure is up 1,863.0% on the previous year and up 261.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua peaked at 21.5 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.1277 kt, in 2002.

That places Nicaragua 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2023, 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 Nicaragua, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Nicaragua, 1990 to 2023.
Year kt Change
1990 3.06 kt
1991 3.06 kt +0.0%
1992 3.06 kt +0.0%
1993 3.06 kt +0.0%
1994 3.06 kt +0.0%
1995 3.06 kt +0.0%
1996 3.27 kt +6.8%
1997 5.82 kt +78.0%
1998 21.5 kt +269.2%
1999 5.27 kt -75.5%
2000 6.14 kt +16.6%
2001 0.3406 kt -94.5%
2002 0.1277 kt -62.5%
2003 3.95 kt +2996.6%
2004 0.2421 kt -93.9%
2005 5.02 kt +1971.9%
2006 0.9154 kt -81.8%
2007 0.3566 kt -61.0%
2008 0.9261 kt +159.7%
2009 0.5349 kt -42.2%
2010 2 kt +274.1%
2011 1.08 kt -45.9%
2012 0.4923 kt -54.5%
2013 2.1 kt +325.9%
2014 2.62 kt +24.7%
2015 1.23 kt -52.8%
2016 2.54 kt +105.6%
2017 0.4524 kt -82.2%
2018 2.01 kt +344.7%
2019 2.29 kt +13.8%
2020 3.94 kt +72.1%
2021 0.338 kt -91.4%
2022 0.3858 kt +14.1%
2023 7.57 kt +1863.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.43 kt 3.06 kt 21.5 kt 10
2000s 1.86 kt 0.1277 kt 6.14 kt 10
2010s 1.68 kt 0.4524 kt 2.62 kt 10
2020s 3.06 kt 0.338 kt 7.57 kt 4

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 18 Peru 13.04 kt compare
  2. 19 Cameroon 11.26 kt compare
  3. 20 Chad 10.23 kt compare
  4. 22 Nigeria 7.57 kt compare
  5. 23 Belize 6.93 kt compare
  6. 24 Paraguay 6.74 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Nicaragua was 7.57 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 21.5 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1277 kt in 2002.
How does Nicaragua rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Nicaragua ranks 21st out of 218 countries with data for 2023.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 261.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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