Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Guatemala

Guatemala: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 9,336 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
9,336 kt
Change on year
up 614.4%
World rank
17th
of 104 countries
All-time high
28,501 kt
in 2003
All-time low
246.41 kt
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Guatemala, 2001–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k2001201220242001: 358.4 kt2002: 2.1k kt2003: 28.5k kt2004: 595.5 kt2005: 17.8k kt2006: 2.0k kt2007: 6.7k kt2008: 2.5k kt2009: 8.0k kt2010: 2.2k kt2011: 1.7k kt2012: 1.1k kt2013: 3.4k kt2014: 246.4 kt2015: 2.0k kt2016: 3.1k kt2017: 2.4k kt2018: 321.1 kt2019: 1.9k kt2020: 4.5k kt2021: 423.7 kt2022: 802.7 kt2023: 1.3k kt2024: 9.3k kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala is 9,336 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 614.4% on the previous year and up 3,688.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala peaked at 28,501 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 246.41 kt, in 2014.

That places Guatemala 17th out of 104 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.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Guatemala, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 358.43 kt
2002 2,124 kt +492.7%
2003 28,501 kt +1241.5%
2004 595.52 kt -97.9%
2005 17,791 kt +2887.4%
2006 2,048 kt -88.5%
2007 6,684 kt +226.4%
2008 2,539 kt -62.0%
2009 7,987 kt +214.6%
2010 2,216 kt -72.3%
2011 1,662 kt -25.0%
2012 1,053 kt -36.6%
2013 3,448 kt +227.5%
2014 246.41 kt -92.9%
2015 2,027 kt +722.8%
2016 3,138 kt +54.8%
2017 2,414 kt -23.1%
2018 321.05 kt -86.7%
2019 1,927 kt +500.1%
2020 4,475 kt +132.3%
2021 423.75 kt -90.5%
2022 802.71 kt +89.4%
2023 1,307 kt +62.8%
2024 9,336 kt +614.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7,625 kt 358.43 kt 28,501 kt 9
2010s 1,845 kt 246.41 kt 3,448 kt 10
2020s 3,269 kt 423.75 kt 9,336 kt 5

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 14 Mexico 15,283 kt compare
  2. 15 Congo 14,396 kt compare
  3. 16 Honduras 9,370 kt compare
  4. 18 Peru 9,145 kt compare
  5. 19 Cameroon 7,898 kt compare
  6. 20 Chad 7,176 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Guatemala was 9,336 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 28,501 kt in 2003.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 246.41 kt in 2014.
How does Guatemala rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Guatemala ranks 17th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,688.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala 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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