Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Cameroon

Cameroon: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 7,898 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,898 kt
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
19th
of 100 countries
All-time high
32,558 kt
in 2003
All-time low
6,022 kt
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Cameroon, 2001–2024

10.0k20.0k30.0k2001201220242001: 11.2k kt2002: 10.8k kt2003: 32.6k kt2004: 14.7k kt2005: 31.1k kt2006: 10.7k kt2007: 11.1k kt2008: 15.8k kt2009: 10.0k kt2010: 14.1k kt2011: 13.2k kt2012: 11.3k kt2013: 11.3k kt2014: 6.0k kt2015: 6.5k kt2016: 10.5k kt2017: 9.4k kt2018: 7.4k kt2019: 15.9k kt2020: 21.4k kt2021: 9.4k kt2022: 12.5k kt2023: 8.4k kt2024: 7.9k kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon stood at 7,898 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon peaked at 32,558 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 6,022 kt, in 2014.

Cameroon ranks 19th of 100 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16,445 kt 10,015 kt 32,558 kt 9
2010s 10,558 kt 6,022 kt 15,942 kt 10
2020s 11,905 kt 7,898 kt 21,355 kt 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 16 Honduras 9,370 kt compare
  2. 17 Guatemala 9,336 kt compare
  3. 18 Peru 9,145 kt compare
  4. 20 Chad 7,176 kt compare
  5. 21 Nicaragua 5,311 kt compare
  6. 22 Nigeria 5,306 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Cameroon was 7,898 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 32,558 kt in 2003.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 6,022 kt in 2014.
How does Cameroon rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Cameroon ranks 19th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 3,355 data points, 2001–2024
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