Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Uganda

Uganda: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 201.4 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
201.4 kt
Change on year
up 42.1%
World rank
50th
of 104 countries
All-time high
1,436 kt
in 2001
All-time low
123.08 kt
in 2020
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Uganda, 2001–2024

05001.0k1.5k2001201220242001: 1.4k kt2002: 647.1 kt2003: 986.5 kt2004: 676.9 kt2005: 854.1 kt2006: 468.1 kt2007: 365.5 kt2008: 824.3 kt2009: 173.4 kt2010: 268.5 kt2011: 304 kt2012: 926.8 kt2013: 417.7 kt2014: 930.6 kt2015: 757.1 kt2016: 436.4 kt2017: 828 kt2018: 626.6 kt2019: 1.2k kt2020: 123.1 kt2021: 132.4 kt2022: 175.3 kt2023: 141.7 kt2024: 201.4 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, humid tropical forest — emissions in Uganda stood at 201.4 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.1% on the previous year and down 78.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Uganda peaked at 1,436 kt in 2001 and was at its lowest, 123.08 kt, in 2020.

Uganda ranks 50th 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 Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Uganda, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 1,436 kt
2002 647.1 kt -54.9%
2003 986.5 kt +52.4%
2004 676.94 kt -31.4%
2005 854.1 kt +26.2%
2006 468.07 kt -45.2%
2007 365.52 kt -21.9%
2008 824.27 kt +125.5%
2009 173.43 kt -79.0%
2010 268.54 kt +54.8%
2011 303.97 kt +13.2%
2012 926.83 kt +204.9%
2013 417.73 kt -54.9%
2014 930.56 kt +122.8%
2015 757.13 kt -18.6%
2016 436.38 kt -42.4%
2017 828 kt +89.7%
2018 626.59 kt -24.3%
2019 1,190 kt +89.9%
2020 123.08 kt -89.7%
2021 132.41 kt +7.6%
2022 175.29 kt +32.4%
2023 141.73 kt -19.1%
2024 201.4 kt +42.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 714.65 kt 173.43 kt 1,436 kt 9
2010s 668.55 kt 268.54 kt 1,190 kt 10
2020s 154.78 kt 123.08 kt 201.4 kt 5

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 48 Bahamas 272.92 kt compare
  2. 49 Togo 223.82 kt compare
  3. 51 Panama 50.37 kt compare
  4. 52 Benin 39.17 kt compare
  5. 53 China (People’s Republic of) 35.49 kt compare
  6. 53 China, mainland 35.49 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Uganda?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Uganda was 201.4 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 1,436 kt in 2001.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 123.08 kt in 2020.
How does Uganda rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Uganda ranks 50th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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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