Humid tropical forest — Emissions in South Africa

South Africa: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.0213 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0213 kt
Change on year
up 60.2%
World rank
60th
of 218 countries
All-time high
0.9249 kt
in 1996
All-time low
0 kt
in 2016
Years of data
35
1990–2024

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

00.20.40.60.811990200720241990: 0.172 kt1991: 0.172 kt1992: 0.172 kt1993: 0.172 kt1994: 0.172 kt1995: 0.172 kt1996: 0.925 kt1997: 0.371 kt1998: 0.617 kt1999: 0.746 kt2000: 0.15 kt2001: 0.032 kt2002: 0.032 kt2003: 0.152 kt2004: 0.021 kt2005: 0.2 kt2006: 0.504 kt2007: 0.013 kt2008: 0.04 kt2009: 0.021 kt2010: 0.229 kt2011: 0.365 kt2012: 0.024 kt2013: 0.021 kt2014: 0.155 kt2015: 0.051 kt2016: 0 kt2017: 0.091 kt2018: 0 kt2019: 0.149 kt2020: 0.019 kt2021: 0.021 kt2022: 0.003 kt2023: 0.013 kt2024: 0.021 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in South Africa stood at 0.0213 kt.

That represents a change of up 60.2% on the previous year and down 86.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in South Africa peaked at 0.9249 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2016.

That places South Africa 60th out of 218 countries 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 South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CH4) in South Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.172 kt
1991 0.172 kt +0.0%
1992 0.172 kt +0.0%
1993 0.172 kt +0.0%
1994 0.172 kt +0.0%
1995 0.172 kt +0.0%
1996 0.9249 kt +437.7%
1997 0.3709 kt -59.9%
1998 0.6173 kt +66.4%
1999 0.7462 kt +20.9%
2000 0.1502 kt -79.9%
2001 0.032 kt -78.7%
2002 0.032 kt +0.0%
2003 0.152 kt +375.0%
2004 0.0213 kt -86.0%
2005 0.2 kt +839.0%
2006 0.504 kt +152.0%
2007 0.0133 kt -97.4%
2008 0.04 kt +200.8%
2009 0.0213 kt -46.8%
2010 0.2293 kt +976.5%
2011 0.3653 kt +59.3%
2012 0.024 kt -93.4%
2013 0.0213 kt -11.3%
2014 0.1547 kt +626.3%
2015 0.0507 kt -67.2%
2016 0 kt -100.0%
2017 0.0907 kt
2018 0 kt -100.0%
2019 0.1493 kt
2020 0.0187 kt -87.5%
2021 0.0213 kt +13.9%
2022 0.0027 kt -87.3%
2023 0.0133 kt +392.6%
2024 0.0213 kt +60.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.3691 kt 0.172 kt 0.9249 kt 10
2000s 0.1166 kt 0.0133 kt 0.504 kt 10
2010s 0.1085 kt 0 kt 0.3653 kt 10
2020s 0.0155 kt 0.0027 kt 0.0213 kt 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 59 Comoros 0.0266 kt compare
  2. 60 Fiji 0.0213 kt compare
  3. 62 Equatorial Guinea 0.0186 kt compare
  4. 63 Brunei Darussalam 0.0133 kt compare
  5. 63 Mayotte 0.0133 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in South Africa?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in South Africa was 0.0213 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0.9249 kt in 1996.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2016.
How does South Africa rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
South Africa ranks 60th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 86.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South 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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