Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Ghana

Ghana: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 846.86 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
846.86 kt
Change on year
up 48.9%
World rank
38th
of 104 countries
All-time high
3,288 kt
in 2020
All-time low
42.9 kt
in 2009
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Ghana, 2001–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k2001201220242001: 1.1k kt2002: 311.5 kt2003: 236.9 kt2004: 257.4 kt2005: 261.1 kt2006: 899 kt2007: 641.6 kt2008: 249.9 kt2009: 42.9 kt2010: 138 kt2011: 412.2 kt2012: 402.9 kt2013: 240.6 kt2014: 136.2 kt2015: 156.7 kt2016: 1.1k kt2017: 171.6 kt2018: 102.6 kt2019: 766.6 kt2020: 3.3k kt2021: 207 kt2022: 1.0k kt2023: 568.9 kt2024: 846.9 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Ghana is 846.86 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 48.9% on the previous year and up 522.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Ghana peaked at 3,288 kt in 2020 and was at its lowest, 42.9 kt, in 2009.

Ghana ranks 38th 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 Ghana, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Ghana, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1,086 kt
2002 311.5 kt -71.3%
2003 236.88 kt -24.0%
2004 257.39 kt +8.7%
2005 261.12 kt +1.4%
2006 899.04 kt +244.3%
2007 641.61 kt -28.6%
2008 249.93 kt -61.0%
2009 42.9 kt -82.8%
2010 138.03 kt +221.7%
2011 412.24 kt +198.7%
2012 402.9 kt -2.3%
2013 240.62 kt -40.3%
2014 136.16 kt -43.4%
2015 156.68 kt +15.1%
2016 1,127 kt +619.0%
2017 171.61 kt -84.8%
2018 102.59 kt -40.2%
2019 766.63 kt +647.3%
2020 3,288 kt +328.9%
2021 207.05 kt -93.7%
2022 1,033 kt +399.1%
2023 568.9 kt -44.9%
2024 846.86 kt +48.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 442.88 kt 42.9 kt 1,086 kt 9
2010s 365.4 kt 102.59 kt 1,127 kt 10
2020s 1,189 kt 207.05 kt 3,288 kt 5

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 35 Guinea 1,151 kt compare
  2. 36 Malaysia 1,072 kt compare
  3. 37 Suriname 1,050 kt compare
  4. 39 Sierra Leone 792.81 kt compare
  5. 40 Papua New Guinea 658.36 kt compare
  6. 41 Argentina 622.54 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Ghana?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Ghana was 846.86 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 3,288 kt in 2020.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 42.9 kt in 2009.
How does Ghana rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Ghana ranks 38th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is up 522.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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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