Open shrubland — Emissions in Mauritania

Mauritania: Open shrubland — Emissions was 0.0028 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0028 kt
Change on year
down 50.0%
World rank
36th
of 218 countries
All-time high
2.94 kt
in 2000
All-time low
0 kt
in 2013
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Open shrubland — Emissions in Mauritania, 1990–2024

01231990200720241990: 0.392 kt1991: 0.392 kt1992: 0.392 kt1993: 0.392 kt1994: 0.392 kt1995: 0.392 kt1996: 2 kt1997: 1.2 kt1998: 2.4 kt1999: 1.9 kt2000: 2.9 kt2001: 0.616 kt2002: 0.153 kt2003: 0.002 kt2004: 0.006 kt2005: 0.016 kt2006: 0.001 kt2007: 0.03 kt2008: 0.012 kt2009: 0.004 kt2010: 0.001 kt2011: 0.034 kt2012: 0.009 kt2013: 0 kt2014: 0.002 kt2015: 0.009 kt2016: 0.006 kt2017: 0.01 kt2018: 0.001 kt2019: 0 kt2020: 0.004 kt2021: 0.004 kt2022: 0.006 kt2023: 0.006 kt2024: 0.003 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for open shrubland — emissions in Mauritania is 0.0028 kt, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions in Mauritania peaked at 2.94 kt in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2013.

That places Mauritania 36th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 0.9841 kt 0.3918 kt 2.38 kt 10
2000s 0.3779 kt 0.0014 kt 2.94 kt 10
2010s 0.0071 kt 0 kt 0.0338 kt 10
2020s 0.0042 kt 0.0028 kt 0.0056 kt 5

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 33 Azerbaijan 0.0092 kt compare
  2. 33 Chile 0.0092 kt compare
  3. 35 Uzbekistan 0.0057 kt compare
  4. 37 Jordan 0.0021 kt compare
  5. 37 Niger 0.0021 kt compare
  6. 37 Yemen 0.0021 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is open shrubland — emissions in Mauritania?
Open shrubland — emissions in Mauritania was 0.0028 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 2.94 kt in 2000.
What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2013.
How does Mauritania rank for open shrubland — emissions?
Mauritania ranks 36th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
Is open shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania 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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