Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 6.2 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.2 kt
Change on year
up 65.6%
Rank
11th
of 31 groups
All-time high
7.94 kt
in 2010
All-time low
0.4248 kt
in 2002
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Southern Asia, 1990–2024

024681990200720241990: 3.6 kt1991: 3.6 kt1992: 3.6 kt1993: 3.6 kt1994: 3.6 kt1995: 3.6 kt1996: 1.2 kt1997: 0.888 kt1998: 1 kt1999: 1.5 kt2000: 1.1 kt2001: 1.8 kt2002: 0.425 kt2003: 3.5 kt2004: 4 kt2005: 3 kt2006: 4.6 kt2007: 3.1 kt2008: 3.5 kt2009: 7 kt2010: 7.9 kt2011: 3 kt2012: 6.3 kt2013: 5.8 kt2014: 5.6 kt2015: 2.1 kt2016: 7.2 kt2017: 3.5 kt2018: 2 kt2019: 3.6 kt2020: 1.8 kt2021: 7.3 kt2022: 1.9 kt2023: 3.7 kt2024: 6.2 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for humid tropical forest — emissions in Southern Asia is 6.2 kt, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 65.6% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Southern Asia peaked at 7.94 kt in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.4248 kt, in 2002.

Southern Asia ranks 11th of 31 groups 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 Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (N2O) in Southern Asia, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 3.61 kt
1991 3.61 kt +0.0%
1992 3.61 kt +0.0%
1993 3.61 kt +0.0%
1994 3.61 kt +0.0%
1995 3.61 kt +0.0%
1996 1.2 kt -66.6%
1997 0.8881 kt -26.2%
1998 1.01 kt +14.1%
1999 1.47 kt +45.1%
2000 1.05 kt -28.3%
2001 1.84 kt +74.2%
2002 0.4248 kt -76.9%
2003 3.49 kt +720.9%
2004 3.99 kt +14.3%
2005 3.02 kt -24.4%
2006 4.64 kt +53.8%
2007 3.13 kt -32.5%
2008 3.52 kt +12.5%
2009 6.99 kt +98.5%
2010 7.94 kt +13.5%
2011 2.97 kt -62.6%
2012 6.26 kt +111.0%
2013 5.82 kt -7.0%
2014 5.62 kt -3.5%
2015 2.07 kt -63.2%
2016 7.17 kt +246.6%
2017 3.47 kt -51.6%
2018 1.97 kt -43.1%
2019 3.58 kt +81.2%
2020 1.85 kt -48.4%
2021 7.34 kt +297.4%
2022 1.91 kt -73.9%
2023 3.74 kt +95.4%
2024 6.2 kt +65.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.62 kt 0.8881 kt 3.61 kt 10
2000s 3.21 kt 0.4248 kt 6.99 kt 10
2010s 4.69 kt 1.97 kt 7.94 kt 10
2020s 4.21 kt 1.85 kt 7.34 kt 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 8 Cambodia 3.55 kt compare
  2. 9 South Sudan 3.22 kt compare
  3. 10 Sudan (former) 3.12 kt compare
  4. 10 Viet Nam 0.3188 kt compare
  5. 11 Thailand 2.57 kt compare
  6. 12 India 2.1 kt compare
  7. 12 Timor-Leste 0 kt compare
  8. 12 Türkiye 0 kt
  9. 13 OECD 2.04 kt compare
  10. 14 Mexico 1.99 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Southern Asia?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Southern Asia was 6.2 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 7.94 kt in 2010.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4248 kt in 2002.
How does Southern Asia rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Southern Asia ranks 11th out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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