Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Central America

Central America: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 43,137 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
43,137 kt
Change on year
up 83.3%
Rank
12th
of 22 groups
All-time high
90,515 kt
in 2003
All-time low
4,427 kt
in 2001
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Central America, 2001–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k2001201220242001: 4.4k kt2002: 16.0k kt2003: 90.5k kt2004: 4.6k kt2005: 48.3k kt2006: 20.4k kt2007: 18.3k kt2008: 15.6k kt2009: 25.6k kt2010: 11.8k kt2011: 32.6k kt2012: 4.7k kt2013: 25.7k kt2014: 10.4k kt2015: 19.1k kt2016: 18.7k kt2017: 12.4k kt2018: 7.5k kt2019: 18.2k kt2020: 34.5k kt2021: 5.4k kt2022: 6.6k kt2023: 23.5k kt2024: 43.1k kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America stood at 43,137 kt.

The figure is up 83.3% on the previous year and up 312.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America peaked at 90,515 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4,427 kt, in 2001.

That places Central America 12th out of 22 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 Central America, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Central America, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 4,427 kt
2002 15,988 kt +261.2%
2003 90,515 kt +466.1%
2004 4,627 kt -94.9%
2005 48,274 kt +943.4%
2006 20,438 kt -57.7%
2007 18,307 kt -10.4%
2008 15,561 kt -15.0%
2009 25,570 kt +64.3%
2010 11,847 kt -53.7%
2011 32,627 kt +175.4%
2012 4,747 kt -85.4%
2013 25,697 kt +441.3%
2014 10,449 kt -59.3%
2015 19,133 kt +83.1%
2016 18,732 kt -2.1%
2017 12,412 kt -33.7%
2018 7,541 kt -39.2%
2019 18,169 kt +140.9%
2020 34,506 kt +89.9%
2021 5,407 kt -84.3%
2022 6,560 kt +21.3%
2023 23,538 kt +258.8%
2024 43,137 kt +83.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27,078 kt 4,427 kt 90,515 kt 9
2010s 16,135 kt 4,747 kt 32,627 kt 10
2020s 22,630 kt 5,407 kt 43,137 kt 5

Countries ranked near Central America

  1. 9 South Sudan 24,768 kt compare
  2. 10 Sudan (former) 23,979 kt compare
  3. 11 Thailand 19,757 kt compare
  4. 12 India 16,154 kt compare
  5. 13 OECD 15,646 kt compare
  6. 14 Mexico 15,283 kt compare
  7. 15 Congo 14,396 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Central America was 43,137 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Central America?
The highest recorded value was 90,515 kt in 2003.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Central America?
The lowest recorded value was 4,427 kt in 2001.
How does Central America rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Central America ranks 12th out of 22 groups with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Central America?
Over the last ten years it is up 312.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central America 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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