Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 7.46 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7.46 kt
Change on year
up 100.0%
Rank
22nd
of 22 groups
All-time high
27,500 kt
in 2005
All-time low
0 kt
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Northern Africa, 2001–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k2001201220242001: 18.2k kt2002: 7.9k kt2003: 15.9k kt2004: 19.1k kt2005: 27.5k kt2006: 9.8k kt2007: 24.5k kt2008: 22.5k kt2009: 12.6k kt2010: 13.1k kt2011: 24.0k kt2012: 1.9 kt2013: 1.9 kt2014: 0 kt2015: 0 kt2016: 1.9 kt2017: 3.7 kt2018: 20.5 kt2019: 16.8 kt2020: 44.8 kt2021: 18.7 kt2022: 3.7 kt2023: 3.7 kt2024: 7.5 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa stood at 7.46 kt.

That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and down 55.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa peaked at 27,500 kt in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2014.

That places Northern Africa 22nd out of 22 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Northern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Northern Africa, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 18,218 kt
2002 7,895 kt -56.7%
2003 15,933 kt +101.8%
2004 19,051 kt +19.6%
2005 27,500 kt +44.3%
2006 9,771 kt -64.5%
2007 24,456 kt +150.3%
2008 22,478 kt -8.1%
2009 12,582 kt -44.0%
2010 13,085 kt +4.0%
2011 23,979 kt +83.3%
2012 1.87 kt -100.0%
2013 1.87 kt -0.0%
2014 0 kt -100.0%
2015 0 kt
2016 1.87 kt
2017 3.73 kt +100.0%
2018 20.52 kt +450.0%
2019 16.79 kt -18.2%
2020 44.77 kt +166.7%
2021 18.65 kt -58.3%
2022 3.73 kt -80.0%
2023 3.73 kt +0.0%
2024 7.46 kt +100.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17,543 kt 7,895 kt 27,500 kt 9
2010s 3,711 kt 0 kt 23,979 kt 10
2020s 15.67 kt 3.73 kt 44.77 kt 5

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 19 Cameroon 7,898 kt compare
  2. 20 Chad 7,176 kt compare
  3. 21 Nicaragua 5,311 kt compare
  4. 22 Nigeria 5,306 kt compare
  5. 23 Belize 4,861 kt compare
  6. 24 Paraguay 4,730 kt compare
  7. 25 Madagascar 4,538 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Northern Africa was 7.46 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 27,500 kt in 2005.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Northern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2014.
How does Northern Africa rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Northern Africa ranks 22nd out of 22 groups with data for 2024.
Where does this Northern Africa 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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