Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4) was 3.6 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Open shrubland — Emissions in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1990–2024
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 groups 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.
Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.76 kt | — |
| 1991 | 22.76 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 22.76 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 22.76 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 22.76 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 22.76 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 110.09 kt | +383.7% |
| 1997 | 103.13 kt | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 124.87 kt | +21.1% |
| 1999 | 135.65 kt | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 141.63 kt | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 12.39 kt | -91.3% |
| 2002 | 9.08 kt | -26.7% |
| 2003 | 8.84 kt | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 8.64 kt | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 9.4 kt | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 6.28 kt | -33.2% |
| 2007 | 6.4 kt | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 5.15 kt | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 5.17 kt | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 4.72 kt | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 4.8 kt | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 3.95 kt | -17.8% |
| 2013 | 4.05 kt | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 4.48 kt | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 4.83 kt | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 5.23 kt | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 4.73 kt | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 4.36 kt | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 4.7 kt | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 4.21 kt | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 2.66 kt | -36.8% |
| 2022 | 1.67 kt | -37.2% |
| 2023 | 2.05 kt | +22.6% |
| 2024 | 3.6 kt | +75.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Open shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +383.7% | 22.76 kt | 110.09 kt |
| 2001 | -91.3% | 141.63 kt | 12.39 kt |
| 2024 | +75.9% | 2.05 kt | 3.6 kt |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 OECD 389.32 kt compare
- 2 Australia 385.38 kt compare
- 2 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4.83 kt compare
- 2 Australia and New Zealand 385.38 kt compare
- 4 Russian Federation 33.5 kt compare
- 4 Syrian Arab Republic 2.08 kt compare
- 5 Botswana 30.39 kt compare
- 6 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.242 kt compare
- 6 South Africa 5.24 kt compare
More climate change data for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 4.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 708,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 216,438 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 491,841 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 816.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17,566 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 179,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 48,410 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 130,710 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 182.68 kt (2050)
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 groups 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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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.