Open shrubland — Emissions in Central Asia

Central Asia: Open shrubland — Emissions was 0.0855 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0855 kt
Change on year
up 331.8%
Rank
22nd
of 31 groups
All-time high
7.96 kt
in 1997
All-time low
0.0198 kt
in 2023
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Open shrubland — Emissions in Central Asia, 1992–2024

024681992200820241992: 1.1 kt1993: 1.1 kt1994: 1.1 kt1995: 1.1 kt1996: 4.2 kt1997: 8 kt1998: 5.4 kt1999: 4 kt2000: 3 kt2001: 0.19 kt2002: 0.054 kt2003: 0.233 kt2004: 0.661 kt2005: 0.801 kt2006: 0.137 kt2007: 0.1 kt2008: 0.066 kt2009: 0.114 kt2010: 0.063 kt2011: 0.123 kt2012: 0.252 kt2013: 0.314 kt2014: 0.828 kt2015: 0.055 kt2016: 0.074 kt2017: 0.252 kt2018: 0.092 kt2019: 0.723 kt2020: 1 kt2021: 0.164 kt2022: 0.064 kt2023: 0.02 kt2024: 0.086 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for open shrubland — emissions in Central Asia is 0.0855 kt, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 331.8% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions in Central Asia peaked at 7.96 kt in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.0198 kt, in 2023.

Central Asia ranks 22nd 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.

Open shrubland — Emissions in Central Asia, year by year

Annual values for Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Central Asia, 1992 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1992 1.07 kt
1993 1.07 kt +0.0%
1994 1.07 kt +0.0%
1995 1.07 kt +0.0%
1996 4.17 kt +290.1%
1997 7.96 kt +90.8%
1998 5.4 kt -32.2%
1999 3.99 kt -26.0%
2000 2.99 kt -25.1%
2001 0.19 kt -93.7%
2002 0.0544 kt -71.4%
2003 0.2331 kt +328.5%
2004 0.6612 kt +183.7%
2005 0.801 kt +21.1%
2006 0.137 kt -82.9%
2007 0.0996 kt -27.3%
2008 0.0664 kt -33.3%
2009 0.1144 kt +72.3%
2010 0.0629 kt -45.0%
2011 0.1229 kt +95.4%
2012 0.2522 kt +105.2%
2013 0.3143 kt +24.6%
2014 0.8279 kt +163.4%
2015 0.0551 kt -93.3%
2016 0.0742 kt +34.7%
2017 0.2522 kt +239.9%
2018 0.0925 kt -63.3%
2019 0.7227 kt +681.3%
2020 1.03 kt +43.1%
2021 0.1639 kt -84.2%
2022 0.0643 kt -60.8%
2023 0.0198 kt -69.2%
2024 0.0855 kt +331.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.23 kt 1.07 kt 7.96 kt 8
2000s 0.5351 kt 0.0544 kt 2.99 kt 10
2010s 0.2777 kt 0.0551 kt 0.8279 kt 10
2020s 0.2735 kt 0.0198 kt 1.03 kt 5

Countries ranked near Central Asia

  1. 19 Ethiopia 0.1771 kt compare
  2. 20 Zambia 0.1562 kt compare
  3. 21 Saudi Arabia 0.0924 kt compare
  4. 22 Turkmenistan 0.0798 kt compare
  5. 23 Peru 0.0718 kt compare
  6. 24 Kenya 0.0689 kt compare
  7. 25 Brazil 0.0485 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is open shrubland — emissions in Central Asia?
Open shrubland — emissions in Central Asia was 0.0855 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 7.96 kt in 1997.
What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0198 kt in 2023.
How does Central Asia rank for open shrubland — emissions?
Central Asia ranks 22nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is open shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central Asia 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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