Humid tropical forest β€” Emissions in Congo, Republic of

Congo, Republic of: Humid tropical forest β€” Emissions was 14,396 kt in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
14,396 kt
Change on year
up 271.7%
World rank
15th
of 100 countries
All-time high
14,396 kt
in 2024
All-time low
1,248 kt
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest β€” Emissions in Congo, Republic of, 2001–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k2001201220242001: 2.4k kt2002: 1.2k kt2003: 6.1k kt2004: 4.6k kt2005: 4.6k kt2006: 5.7k kt2007: 4.1k kt2008: 3.0k kt2009: 3.2k kt2010: 5.4k kt2011: 6.9k kt2012: 4.3k kt2013: 3.8k kt2014: 2.0k kt2015: 4.6k kt2016: 7.7k kt2017: 2.8k kt2018: 6.1k kt2019: 6.5k kt2020: 5.3k kt2021: 3.6k kt2022: 6.4k kt2023: 3.9k kt2024: 14.4k kt

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

Analysis

Congo, Republic of recorded 14,396 kt for humid tropical forest β€” emissions in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 271.7% on the previous year and up 629.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest β€” emissions in Congo, Republic of peaked at 14,396 kt in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,248 kt, in 2002.

That places Congo, Republic of 15th out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 3,878 kt 1,248 kt 6,107 kt 9
2010s 4,997 kt 1,973 kt 7,687 kt 10
2020s 6,704 kt 3,635 kt 14,396 kt 5

Countries ranked near Congo, Republic of

  1. 12 India 16,154 kt compare
  2. 13 OECD 15,646 kt compare
  3. 14 Mexico 15,283 kt compare
  4. 16 Honduras 9,370 kt compare
  5. 17 Guatemala 9,336 kt compare
  6. 18 Peru 9,145 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest β€” emissions in Congo, Republic of?
Humid tropical forest β€” emissions in Congo, Republic of was 14,396 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest β€” emissions recorded in Congo, Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 14,396 kt in 2024.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest β€” emissions recorded in Congo, Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 1,248 kt in 2002.
How does Congo, Republic of rank for humid tropical forest β€” emissions?
Congo, Republic of ranks 15th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest β€” emissions rising or falling in Congo, Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 629.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo, Republic of data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest β€” Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest β€” 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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