Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in OECD
OECD: Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) was 22.31 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Humid tropical forest — Emissions in OECD, 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 OECD is 22.31 kt, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 87.7% on the previous year and up 255.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in OECD peaked at 181.81 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 5.35 kt, in 2010.
That places OECD 13th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 (CH4) in OECD, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.75 kt | — |
| 1991 | 27.75 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 27.75 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 27.75 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 27.75 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 27.75 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 44.33 kt | +59.8% |
| 1997 | 44.84 kt | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 181.81 kt | +305.5% |
| 1999 | 80.59 kt | -55.7% |
| 2000 | 71.44 kt | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 8.54 kt | -88.0% |
| 2002 | 19.98 kt | +133.9% |
| 2003 | 55.72 kt | +178.9% |
| 2004 | 6.06 kt | -89.1% |
| 2005 | 22.11 kt | +265.0% |
| 2006 | 21.52 kt | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 9.51 kt | -55.8% |
| 2008 | 13.55 kt | +42.5% |
| 2009 | 22.7 kt | +67.6% |
| 2010 | 5.35 kt | -76.4% |
| 2011 | 27.59 kt | +415.3% |
| 2012 | 7.72 kt | -72.0% |
| 2013 | 21.45 kt | +177.9% |
| 2014 | 6.27 kt | -70.8% |
| 2015 | 17.7 kt | +182.2% |
| 2016 | 12.6 kt | -28.8% |
| 2017 | 10.89 kt | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 14.17 kt | +30.1% |
| 2019 | 15.35 kt | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 17.08 kt | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 6.03 kt | -64.7% |
| 2022 | 5.54 kt | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 11.88 kt | +114.7% |
| 2024 | 22.31 kt | +87.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.8 kt | 27.75 kt | 181.81 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.11 kt | 6.06 kt | 71.44 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.91 kt | 5.35 kt | 27.59 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.57 kt | 5.54 kt | 22.31 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near OECD
- 10 Sudan (former) 34.19 kt compare
- 10 Viet Nam 3.49 kt compare
- 11 Thailand 28.17 kt compare
- 11 Melanesia 0.9654 kt compare
- 12 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0 kt
- 12 India 23.03 kt compare
- 12 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 0 kt
- 12 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0 kt
- 12 Republic of Moldova 0 kt
- 12 Syrian Arab Republic 0 kt
- 12 Timor-Leste 0 kt compare
- 12 Türkiye 0 kt
- 12 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 kt
- 12 Micronesia 0 kt
- 12 Polynesia 0 kt compare
- 14 Mexico 21.79 kt compare
- 15 Congo 20.53 kt compare
- 15 Caribbean 1.19 kt compare
- 16 Honduras 13.36 kt compare
More climate change data for OECD
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 842.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 223,315 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 264,403 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 26,568 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 906.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 743,908 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 240,219 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 984,128 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 41,088 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1,467 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is humid tropical forest — emissions in OECD?
- Humid tropical forest — emissions in OECD was 22.31 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
- The highest recorded value was 181.81 kt in 1998.
- What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.35 kt in 2010.
- How does OECD rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
- OECD ranks 13th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in OECD?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this OECD 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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