Open shrubland — Emissions in Argentina

Argentina: Open shrubland — Emissions was 1.66 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.66 kt
Change on year
down 47.1%
World rank
8th
of 218 countries
All-time high
54.78 kt
in 2000
All-time low
1.2 kt
in 2011
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Open shrubland — Emissions in Argentina, 1990–2024

02040601990200720241990: 11 kt1991: 11 kt1992: 11 kt1993: 11 kt1994: 11 kt1995: 11 kt1996: 18.2 kt1997: 19.4 kt1998: 27.5 kt1999: 26.7 kt2000: 54.8 kt2001: 32.8 kt2002: 20.1 kt2003: 25 kt2004: 4.2 kt2005: 6.3 kt2006: 3.7 kt2007: 1.8 kt2008: 2.4 kt2009: 8 kt2010: 2 kt2011: 1.2 kt2012: 1.5 kt2013: 1.9 kt2014: 3.2 kt2015: 4.2 kt2016: 13.3 kt2017: 11.5 kt2018: 9.7 kt2019: 4 kt2020: 3.9 kt2021: 1.8 kt2022: 4.1 kt2023: 3.1 kt2024: 1.7 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, open shrubland — emissions in Argentina stood at 1.66 kt.

The figure is down 47.1% on the previous year and down 47.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions in Argentina peaked at 54.78 kt in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.2 kt, in 2011.

That places Argentina 8th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.77 kt 10.97 kt 27.53 kt 10
2000s 15.9 kt 1.79 kt 54.78 kt 10
2010s 5.26 kt 1.2 kt 13.35 kt 10
2020s 2.93 kt 1.66 kt 4.14 kt 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 5 Botswana 30.39 kt compare
  2. 6 South Africa 5.24 kt compare
  3. 7 Iraq 3.07 kt compare
  4. 9 Angola 1.49 kt compare
  5. 10 Namibia 1.32 kt compare
  6. 11 Canada 1.22 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is open shrubland — emissions in Argentina?
Open shrubland — emissions in Argentina was 1.66 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 54.78 kt in 2000.
What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 1.2 kt in 2011.
How does Argentina rank for open shrubland — emissions?
Argentina ranks 8th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is open shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4)
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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