Humid tropical forest — Emissions in India

India: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 16,154 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16,154 kt
Change on year
up 51.8%
World rank
12th
of 104 countries
All-time high
45,944 kt
in 2010
All-time low
1,733 kt
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in India, 2001–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2001201220242001: 5.5k kt2002: 1.7k kt2003: 13.6k kt2004: 20.5k kt2005: 12.6k kt2006: 23.2k kt2007: 18.6k kt2008: 16.4k kt2009: 38.8k kt2010: 45.9k kt2011: 13.5k kt2012: 31.8k kt2013: 24.3k kt2014: 24.6k kt2015: 13.2k kt2016: 19.0k kt2017: 17.5k kt2018: 8.7k kt2019: 7.5k kt2020: 7.5k kt2021: 34.7k kt2022: 7.9k kt2023: 10.6k kt2024: 16.2k kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in India is 16,154 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 51.8% on the previous year and down 34.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in India peaked at 45,944 kt in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,733 kt, in 2002.

India ranks 12th of 104 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in India, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 5,455 kt
2002 1,733 kt -68.2%
2003 13,569 kt +683.0%
2004 20,454 kt +50.7%
2005 12,560 kt -38.6%
2006 23,162 kt +84.4%
2007 18,595 kt -19.7%
2008 16,391 kt -11.9%
2009 38,796 kt +136.7%
2010 45,944 kt +18.4%
2011 13,493 kt -70.6%
2012 31,816 kt +135.8%
2013 24,262 kt -23.7%
2014 24,631 kt +1.5%
2015 13,174 kt -46.5%
2016 19,028 kt +44.4%
2017 17,510 kt -8.0%
2018 8,716 kt -50.2%
2019 7,548 kt -13.4%
2020 7,523 kt -0.3%
2021 34,661 kt +360.8%
2022 7,922 kt -77.1%
2023 10,642 kt +34.3%
2024 16,154 kt +51.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16,746 kt 1,733 kt 38,796 kt 9
2010s 20,612 kt 7,548 kt 45,944 kt 10
2020s 15,380 kt 7,523 kt 34,661 kt 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 9 South Sudan 24,768 kt compare
  2. 10 Sudan (former) 23,979 kt compare
  3. 11 Thailand 19,757 kt compare
  4. 13 OECD 15,646 kt compare
  5. 14 Mexico 15,283 kt compare
  6. 15 Congo 14,396 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in India?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in India was 16,154 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 45,944 kt in 2010.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 1,733 kt in 2002.
How does India rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
India ranks 12th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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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