Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.0106 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0106 kt
Change on year
up 100.0%
Rank
22nd
of 31 groups
All-time high
185.94 kt
in 1999
All-time low
0 kt
in 2014
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Northern Africa, 1990–2024

0501001502001990200720241990: 25.3 kt1991: 25.3 kt1992: 25.3 kt1993: 25.3 kt1994: 25.3 kt1995: 25.3 kt1996: 59.8 kt1997: 74.6 kt1998: 148.4 kt1999: 185.9 kt2000: 71.4 kt2001: 26 kt2002: 11.3 kt2003: 22.7 kt2004: 27.2 kt2005: 39.2 kt2006: 13.9 kt2007: 34.9 kt2008: 32.1 kt2009: 17.9 kt2010: 18.7 kt2011: 34.2 kt2012: 0.003 kt2013: 0.003 kt2014: 0 kt2015: 0 kt2016: 0.003 kt2017: 0.005 kt2018: 0.029 kt2019: 0.024 kt2020: 0.064 kt2021: 0.027 kt2022: 0.005 kt2023: 0.005 kt2024: 0.011 kt

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

Analysis

Northern Africa recorded 0.0106 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 55.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa peaked at 185.94 kt in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2014.

That places Northern Africa 22nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Northern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in Northern Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 25.27 kt
1991 25.27 kt +0.0%
1992 25.27 kt +0.0%
1993 25.27 kt +0.0%
1994 25.27 kt +0.0%
1995 25.27 kt +0.0%
1996 59.81 kt +136.7%
1997 74.64 kt +24.8%
1998 148.45 kt +98.9%
1999 185.94 kt +25.3%
2000 71.39 kt -61.6%
2001 25.98 kt -63.6%
2002 11.26 kt -56.7%
2003 22.72 kt +101.8%
2004 27.17 kt +19.6%
2005 39.21 kt +44.3%
2006 13.93 kt -64.5%
2007 34.87 kt +150.3%
2008 32.05 kt -8.1%
2009 17.94 kt -44.0%
2010 18.66 kt +4.0%
2011 34.19 kt +83.3%
2012 0.0027 kt -100.0%
2013 0.0027 kt +0.0%
2014 0 kt -100.0%
2015 0 kt
2016 0.0027 kt
2017 0.0053 kt +96.3%
2018 0.0293 kt +452.8%
2019 0.0239 kt -18.4%
2020 0.0638 kt +166.9%
2021 0.0266 kt -58.3%
2022 0.0053 kt -80.1%
2023 0.0053 kt +0.0%
2024 0.0106 kt +100.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 62.05 kt 25.27 kt 185.94 kt 10
2000s 29.65 kt 11.26 kt 71.39 kt 10
2010s 5.29 kt 0 kt 34.19 kt 10
2020s 0.0223 kt 0.0053 kt 0.0638 kt 5

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 19 Cameroon 11.26 kt compare
  2. 20 Chad 10.23 kt compare
  3. 21 Nicaragua 7.57 kt compare
  4. 22 Nigeria 7.57 kt compare
  5. 23 Belize 6.93 kt compare
  6. 23 Cabo Verde 0 kt
  7. 24 Paraguay 6.74 kt compare
  8. 25 Madagascar 6.47 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa was 0.0106 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 185.94 kt in 1999.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2014.
How does Northern Africa rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Northern Africa ranks 22nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Where does this Northern Africa 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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