Open shrubland — Emissions in Annex I countries

Annex I countries: Open shrubland — Emissions was 38.55 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
38.55 kt
Change on year
down 71.7%
Rank
2nd
of 31 groups
All-time high
152.12 kt
in 2011
All-time low
11.04 kt
in 2020
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Open shrubland — Emissions in Annex I countries, 1990–2024

0501001501990200720241990: 61.7 kt1991: 61.7 kt1992: 61.6 kt1993: 61.6 kt1994: 61.6 kt1995: 61.6 kt1996: 46.6 kt1997: 44.9 kt1998: 62.6 kt1999: 99.8 kt2000: 121.3 kt2001: 132 kt2002: 131.4 kt2003: 26.2 kt2004: 64.7 kt2005: 15.7 kt2006: 69.7 kt2007: 61 kt2008: 23.2 kt2009: 24.4 kt2010: 18 kt2011: 152.1 kt2012: 138 kt2013: 25 kt2014: 50.3 kt2015: 51.1 kt2016: 19 kt2017: 78.3 kt2018: 66 kt2019: 31.4 kt2020: 11 kt2021: 20.8 kt2022: 26.6 kt2023: 136 kt2024: 38.5 kt

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

Analysis

Annex I countries recorded 38.55 kt for open shrubland — emissions in 2024.

The figure is down 71.7% on the previous year and down 23.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, open shrubland — emissions in Annex I countries peaked at 152.12 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 11.04 kt, in 2020.

That places Annex I countries 2nd out of 31 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 in Annex I countries, year by year

Annual values for Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O) in Annex I countries, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 61.67 kt
1991 61.67 kt +0.0%
1992 61.57 kt -0.2%
1993 61.57 kt +0.0%
1994 61.57 kt +0.0%
1995 61.57 kt +0.0%
1996 46.64 kt -24.2%
1997 44.89 kt -3.8%
1998 62.55 kt +39.3%
1999 99.85 kt +59.6%
2000 121.31 kt +21.5%
2001 131.98 kt +8.8%
2002 131.43 kt -0.4%
2003 26.24 kt -80.0%
2004 64.66 kt +146.4%
2005 15.72 kt -75.7%
2006 69.67 kt +343.2%
2007 61.01 kt -12.4%
2008 23.23 kt -61.9%
2009 24.39 kt +5.0%
2010 18.03 kt -26.1%
2011 152.12 kt +743.6%
2012 137.99 kt -9.3%
2013 24.96 kt -81.9%
2014 50.31 kt +101.6%
2015 51.08 kt +1.5%
2016 18.97 kt -62.9%
2017 78.25 kt +312.5%
2018 65.98 kt -15.7%
2019 31.36 kt -52.5%
2020 11.04 kt -64.8%
2021 20.83 kt +88.7%
2022 26.58 kt +27.6%
2023 135.99 kt +411.7%
2024 38.55 kt -71.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 62.36 kt 44.89 kt 99.85 kt 10
2000s 66.96 kt 15.72 kt 131.98 kt 10
2010s 62.91 kt 18.03 kt 152.12 kt 10
2020s 46.6 kt 11.04 kt 135.99 kt 5

Countries ranked near Annex I countries

  1. 1 OECD 35.55 kt compare
  2. 2 Australia 35.19 kt compare
  3. 2 Australia and New Zealand 35.19 kt compare
  4. 4 Russian Federation 3.06 kt compare
  5. 5 Botswana 2.77 kt compare

See the full ranking of 270 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is open shrubland — emissions in Annex I countries?
Open shrubland — emissions in Annex I countries was 38.55 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Annex I countries?
The highest recorded value was 152.12 kt in 2011.
What is the lowest open shrubland — emissions recorded in Annex I countries?
The lowest recorded value was 11.04 kt in 2020.
How does Annex I countries rank for open shrubland — emissions?
Annex I countries ranks 2nd out of 31 groups with data for 2024.
Is open shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Annex I countries?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Annex I countries data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Open shrubland — Emissions (N2O)
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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