Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Colombia

Colombia: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 2,057 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,057 kt
Change on year
down 13.0%
World rank
30th
of 104 countries
All-time high
13,873 kt
in 2018
All-time low
770.26 kt
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Colombia, 2001–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k2001201220242001: 1.6k kt2002: 770.3 kt2003: 3.5k kt2004: 13.8k kt2005: 1.1k kt2006: 2.6k kt2007: 11.1k kt2008: 3.3k kt2009: 1.4k kt2010: 835.5 kt2011: 1.7k kt2012: 1.3k kt2013: 2.1k kt2014: 4.9k kt2015: 4.1k kt2016: 4.6k kt2017: 2.9k kt2018: 13.9k kt2019: 2.7k kt2020: 5.1k kt2021: 3.0k kt2022: 8.5k kt2023: 2.4k kt2024: 2.1k kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Colombia stood at 2,057 kt.

That represents a change of down 13.0% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Colombia peaked at 13,873 kt in 2018 and was at its lowest, 770.26 kt, in 2002.

Colombia ranks 30th 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 Colombia, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Colombia, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1,609 kt
2002 770.26 kt -52.1%
2003 3,501 kt +354.5%
2004 13,815 kt +294.6%
2005 1,084 kt -92.2%
2006 2,613 kt +141.1%
2007 11,128 kt +325.9%
2008 3,310 kt -70.3%
2009 1,417 kt -57.2%
2010 835.54 kt -41.1%
2011 1,688 kt +102.0%
2012 1,305 kt -22.6%
2013 2,089 kt +60.0%
2014 4,884 kt +133.8%
2015 4,083 kt -16.4%
2016 4,648 kt +13.8%
2017 2,881 kt -38.0%
2018 13,873 kt +381.5%
2019 2,678 kt -80.7%
2020 5,052 kt +88.6%
2021 2,997 kt -40.7%
2022 8,526 kt +184.5%
2023 2,365 kt -72.3%
2024 2,057 kt -13.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4,361 kt 770.26 kt 13,815 kt 9
2010s 3,896 kt 835.54 kt 13,873 kt 10
2020s 4,199 kt 2,057 kt 8,526 kt 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 27 Malawi 3,135 kt compare
  2. 28 Indonesia 2,191 kt compare
  3. 29 Gabon 2,178 kt compare
  4. 31 Guyana 2,033 kt compare
  5. 32 Liberia 1,861 kt compare
  6. 33 Guinea-Bissau 1,621 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Colombia?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Colombia was 2,057 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 13,873 kt in 2018.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 770.26 kt in 2002.
How does Colombia rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Colombia ranks 30th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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