Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia

Australia: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 0.0457 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0457 kt
Change on year
down 77.1%
World rank
46th
of 218 countries
All-time high
1.05 kt
in 2018
All-time low
0.0024 kt
in 2010
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia, 1990–2024

00.250.50.7511990200720241990: 0.235 kt1991: 0.235 kt1992: 0.235 kt1993: 0.235 kt1994: 0.235 kt1995: 0.235 kt1996: 0.181 kt1997: 0.212 kt1998: 0.072 kt1999: 0.279 kt2000: 0.106 kt2001: 0.473 kt2002: 0.307 kt2003: 0.23 kt2004: 0.145 kt2005: 0.347 kt2006: 0.024 kt2007: 0.079 kt2008: 0.115 kt2009: 0.497 kt2010: 0.002 kt2011: 0.33 kt2012: 0.416 kt2013: 0.269 kt2014: 0.363 kt2015: 0.177 kt2016: 0.214 kt2017: 0.162 kt2018: 1 kt2019: 0.176 kt2020: 0.127 kt2021: 0.16 kt2022: 0.053 kt2023: 0.2 kt2024: 0.046 kt

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

Analysis

Australia recorded 0.0457 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

The figure is down 77.1% on the previous year and down 87.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia peaked at 1.05 kt in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0024 kt, in 2010.

That places Australia 46th out of 218 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 Australia, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (N2O) in Australia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.2349 kt
1991 0.2349 kt +0.0%
1992 0.2349 kt +0.0%
1993 0.2349 kt +0.0%
1994 0.2349 kt +0.0%
1995 0.2349 kt +0.0%
1996 0.1814 kt -22.8%
1997 0.2119 kt +16.8%
1998 0.0719 kt -66.1%
1999 0.2787 kt +287.6%
2000 0.1064 kt -61.8%
2001 0.4735 kt +345.0%
2002 0.3075 kt -35.1%
2003 0.2303 kt -25.1%
2004 0.1454 kt -36.9%
2005 0.3472 kt +138.8%
2006 0.0243 kt -93.0%
2007 0.0793 kt +226.3%
2008 0.115 kt +45.0%
2009 0.497 kt +332.2%
2010 0.0024 kt -99.5%
2011 0.3302 kt +13658.3%
2012 0.4163 kt +26.1%
2013 0.2694 kt -35.3%
2014 0.3635 kt +34.9%
2015 0.1773 kt -51.2%
2016 0.214 kt +20.7%
2017 0.162 kt -24.3%
2018 1.05 kt +545.3%
2019 0.1763 kt -83.1%
2020 0.1274 kt -27.7%
2021 0.1595 kt +25.2%
2022 0.0535 kt -66.5%
2023 0.1996 kt +273.1%
2024 0.0457 kt -77.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.2153 kt 0.0719 kt 0.2787 kt 10
2000s 0.2326 kt 0.0243 kt 0.497 kt 10
2010s 0.3157 kt 0.0024 kt 1.05 kt 10
2020s 0.1171 kt 0.0457 kt 0.1996 kt 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 43 Costa Rica 0.0578 kt compare
  2. 44 Philippines 0.0554 kt compare
  3. 45 Senegal 0.0537 kt compare
  4. 46 Australia and New Zealand 0.0457 kt compare
  5. 48 Bahamas 0.0355 kt compare
  6. 49 Togo 0.0291 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia was 0.0457 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 1.05 kt in 2018.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0024 kt in 2010.
How does Australia rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Australia ranks 46th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (N2O)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
270 places, 9,224 data points, 1990–2024
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