Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Zambia
Zambia: Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) was 9,832 kt in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Zambia, 1990–2025
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2025, net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Zambia stood at 9,832 kt.
That represents a change of down 48.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Zambia peaked at 19,029 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3,623 kt, in 1990.
That places Zambia 29th out of 223 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,623 kt | — |
| 1991 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3,623 kt | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 19,029 kt | +425.2% |
| 2012 | 19,029 kt | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 19,029 kt | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 19,029 kt | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 19,029 kt | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 8,010 kt | -57.9% |
| 2017 | 8,010 kt | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 8,010 kt | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 8,010 kt | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 8,010 kt | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 9,832 kt | +22.7% |
| 2022 | 9,832 kt | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 9,832 kt | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 9,832 kt | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 9,832 kt | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,623 kt | 3,623 kt | 3,623 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,623 kt | 3,623 kt | 3,623 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,081 kt | 3,623 kt | 19,029 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,528 kt | 8,010 kt | 9,832 kt | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More climate change data for Zambia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,752 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 10.55 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,153 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,033 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 120.21 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Zambia?
- Net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) in Zambia was 9,832 kt in 2025, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19,029 kt in 2011.
- What is the lowest net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,623 kt in 1990.
- How does Zambia rank for net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2)?
- Zambia ranks 29th out of 223 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Forests consists of CO2 emissions and removals corresponding to forest carbon stock changes (aboveground and belowground living biomass). Estimates are computed following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (IPCC, 2006).