Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Peru

Peru: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 13.04 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.04 kt
Change on year
up 498.5%
World rank
18th
of 218 countries
All-time high
13.04 kt
in 2024
All-time low
0.2447 kt
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Peru, 1990–2024

0510151990200720241990: 3 kt1991: 3 kt1992: 3 kt1993: 3 kt1994: 3 kt1995: 3 kt1996: 2.2 kt1997: 2.8 kt1998: 4.5 kt1999: 2.9 kt2000: 0.638 kt2001: 0.245 kt2002: 1.6 kt2003: 3.8 kt2004: 1.6 kt2005: 9.7 kt2006: 2.8 kt2007: 6.2 kt2008: 1.8 kt2009: 1.2 kt2010: 5 kt2011: 1 kt2012: 3 kt2013: 2.1 kt2014: 1.6 kt2015: 2.2 kt2016: 1.6 kt2017: 0.803 kt2018: 2 kt2019: 2.7 kt2020: 2.3 kt2021: 2.5 kt2022: 3.3 kt2023: 2.2 kt2024: 13 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Peru stood at 13.04 kt. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.

That represents a change of up 498.5% on the previous year and up 694.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Peru peaked at 13.04 kt in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.2447 kt, in 2001.

Peru ranks 18th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.05 kt 2.15 kt 4.53 kt 10
2000s 2.94 kt 0.2447 kt 9.65 kt 10
2010s 2.2 kt 0.8033 kt 5.01 kt 10
2020s 4.66 kt 2.18 kt 13.04 kt 5

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 15 Congo 20.53 kt compare
  2. 16 Honduras 13.36 kt compare
  3. 17 Guatemala 13.31 kt compare
  4. 19 Cameroon 11.26 kt compare
  5. 20 Chad 10.23 kt compare
  6. 21 Nicaragua 7.57 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Peru?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Peru was 13.04 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 13.04 kt in 2024.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2447 kt in 2001.
How does Peru rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Peru ranks 18th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is up 694.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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