Humid tropical forest — Emissions in OECD

OECD: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 15,646 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
15,646 kt
Change on year
up 87.7%
World rank
13th
of 100 countries
All-time high
39,074 kt
in 2003
All-time low
3,755 kt
in 2010
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in OECD, 2001–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2001201220242001: 6.0k kt2002: 14.0k kt2003: 39.1k kt2004: 4.2k kt2005: 15.5k kt2006: 15.1k kt2007: 6.7k kt2008: 9.5k kt2009: 15.9k kt2010: 3.8k kt2011: 19.3k kt2012: 5.4k kt2013: 15.0k kt2014: 4.4k kt2015: 12.4k kt2016: 8.8k kt2017: 7.6k kt2018: 9.9k kt2019: 10.8k kt2020: 12.0k kt2021: 4.2k kt2022: 3.9k kt2023: 8.3k kt2024: 15.6k kt

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

Analysis

OECD recorded 15,646 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 87.7% on the previous year and up 255.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in OECD peaked at 39,074 kt in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3,755 kt, in 2010.

That places OECD 13th 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 14,001 kt 4,247 kt 39,074 kt 9
2010s 9,755 kt 3,755 kt 19,350 kt 10
2020s 8,813 kt 3,882 kt 15,646 kt 5

Countries ranked near OECD

  1. 10 Sudan (former) 23,979 kt compare
  2. 11 Thailand 19,757 kt compare
  3. 12 India 16,154 kt compare
  4. 14 Mexico 15,283 kt compare
  5. 15 Congo 14,396 kt compare
  6. 16 Honduras 9,370 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in OECD?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in OECD was 15,646 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
The highest recorded value was 39,074 kt in 2003.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in OECD?
The lowest recorded value was 3,755 kt in 2010.
How does OECD rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
OECD ranks 13th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in OECD?
Over the last ten years it is up 255.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD 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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