Open shrubland — Emissions in Brazil

Brazil: Open shrubland — Emissions was 0.0485 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0485 kt
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
25th
of 212 countries
All-time high
24.5 kt
in 1998
All-time low
0.0127 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Open shrubland — Emissions in Brazil, 1990–2024

05101520251990200720241990: 2 kt1991: 2 kt1992: 2 kt1993: 2 kt1994: 2 kt1995: 2 kt1996: 5.8 kt1997: 4.3 kt1998: 24.5 kt1999: 12.7 kt2000: 5.2 kt2001: 0.43 kt2002: 0.984 kt2003: 0.287 kt2004: 0.462 kt2005: 0.201 kt2006: 0.156 kt2007: 0.43 kt2008: 0.214 kt2009: 0.036 kt2010: 0.424 kt2011: 0.128 kt2012: 0.196 kt2013: 0.038 kt2014: 0.117 kt2015: 0.063 kt2016: 0.08 kt2017: 0.066 kt2018: 0.023 kt2019: 0.077 kt2020: 0.065 kt2021: 0.075 kt2022: 0.013 kt2023: 0.056 kt2024: 0.049 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, open shrubland — emissions in Brazil stood at 0.0485 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.9% on the previous year and down 58.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions in Brazil peaked at 24.5 kt in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0127 kt, in 2022.

Brazil ranks 25th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.9 kt 1.97 kt 24.5 kt 10
2000s 0.8392 kt 0.0359 kt 5.19 kt 10
2010s 0.1212 kt 0.0232 kt 0.4236 kt 10
2020s 0.0515 kt 0.0127 kt 0.0746 kt 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 22 Turkmenistan 0.0798 kt compare
  2. 23 Anguilla 0 kt
  3. 23 Cook Islands 0 kt
  4. 23 Mayotte 0 kt
  5. 23 Montserrat 0 kt
  6. 23 Niue 0 kt
  7. 23 Peru 0.0718 kt compare
  8. 23 Tokelau 0 kt
  9. 24 Kenya 0.0689 kt compare
  10. 26 Eswatini 0.0402 kt compare
  11. 27 Sudan (former) 0.0394 kt compare
  12. 28 Spain 0.0388 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is open shrubland — emissions in Brazil?
Open shrubland — emissions in Brazil was 0.0485 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 24.5 kt in 1998.
What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0127 kt in 2022.
How does Brazil rank for open shrubland — emissions?
Brazil ranks 25th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
Is open shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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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