Open shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Open shrubland — Emissions was 3.6 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.6 kt
Change on year
up 75.9%
Rank
3rd
of 21 regions
All-time high
141.63 kt
in 2000
All-time low
1.67 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Open shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990–2024

0501001501990200720241990: 22.8 kt1991: 22.8 kt1992: 22.8 kt1993: 22.8 kt1994: 22.8 kt1995: 22.8 kt1996: 110.1 kt1997: 103.1 kt1998: 124.9 kt1999: 135.7 kt2000: 141.6 kt2001: 12.4 kt2002: 9.1 kt2003: 8.8 kt2004: 8.6 kt2005: 9.4 kt2006: 6.3 kt2007: 6.4 kt2008: 5.2 kt2009: 5.2 kt2010: 4.7 kt2011: 4.8 kt2012: 3.9 kt2013: 4 kt2014: 4.5 kt2015: 4.8 kt2016: 5.2 kt2017: 4.7 kt2018: 4.4 kt2019: 4.7 kt2020: 4.2 kt2021: 2.7 kt2022: 1.7 kt2023: 2 kt2024: 3.6 kt

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

Analysis

In 2024, open shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 3.6 kt.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 75.9% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 141.63 kt in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.67 kt, in 2022.

That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 3rd out of 21 regions 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 61.03 kt 22.76 kt 135.65 kt 10
2000s 21.3 kt 5.15 kt 141.63 kt 10
2010s 4.58 kt 3.95 kt 5.23 kt 10
2020s 2.84 kt 1.67 kt 4.21 kt 5

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 1 OECD 389.32 kt compare
  2. 2 Australia 385.38 kt compare
  3. 2 Australia and New Zealand 385.38 kt compare
  4. 4 Russian Federation 33.5 kt compare
  5. 5 Botswana 30.39 kt compare
  6. 6 South Africa 5.24 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is open shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Open shrubland — emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 3.6 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 141.63 kt in 2000.
What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 1.67 kt in 2022.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for open shrubland — emissions?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 3rd out of 21 regions with data for 2024.
Is open shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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