Humid tropical forest — Emissions in China

China: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 35.49 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
35.49 kt
Change on year
up 850.3%
World rank
53rd
of 104 countries
All-time high
117.66 kt
in 2002
All-time low
0 kt
in 2022
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in China, 2001–2024

02550751001252001201220242001: 24.3 kt2002: 117.7 kt2003: 82.2 kt2004: 48.6 kt2005: 54.2 kt2006: 44.8 kt2007: 31.7 kt2008: 3.7 kt2009: 5.6 kt2010: 18.7 kt2011: 11.2 kt2012: 35.5 kt2013: 3.7 kt2014: 1.9 kt2015: 35.5 kt2016: 24.3 kt2017: 5.6 kt2018: 1.9 kt2019: 1.9 kt2020: 9.3 kt2021: 1.9 kt2022: 0 kt2023: 3.7 kt2024: 35.5 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in China stood at 35.49 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 850.3% on the previous year and up 1,799.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in China peaked at 117.66 kt in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2022.

China ranks 53rd of 104 countries on this measure, 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 China, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in China, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 24.28 kt
2002 117.66 kt +384.6%
2003 82.18 kt -30.2%
2004 48.57 kt -40.9%
2005 54.17 kt +11.5%
2006 44.82 kt -17.3%
2007 31.75 kt -29.2%
2008 3.74 kt -88.2%
2009 5.6 kt +49.9%
2010 18.68 kt +233.4%
2011 11.2 kt -40.0%
2012 35.48 kt +216.7%
2013 3.74 kt -89.5%
2014 1.87 kt -50.0%
2015 35.49 kt +1799.1%
2016 24.28 kt -31.6%
2017 5.6 kt -76.9%
2018 1.87 kt -66.7%
2019 1.87 kt -0.0%
2020 9.34 kt +400.1%
2021 1.87 kt -80.0%
2022 0 kt -100.0%
2023 3.73 kt
2024 35.49 kt +850.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 45.86 kt 3.74 kt 117.66 kt 9
2010s 14.01 kt 1.87 kt 35.49 kt 10
2020s 10.09 kt 0 kt 35.49 kt 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 50 Uganda 201.4 kt compare
  2. 51 Panama 50.37 kt compare
  3. 52 Benin 39.17 kt compare
  4. 53 China, mainland 35.49 kt compare
  5. 55 Bhutan 29.92 kt compare
  6. 56 El Salvador 22.39 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in China?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in China was 35.49 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 117.66 kt in 2002.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2022.
How does China rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
China ranks 53rd out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,799.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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